India, Jan. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underlined the creativity and innovative spirit of India's Gen Z. Modi recalled the period before 2014, describing it as an era of policy paralysis, excessive red tape, and limited opportunities for youth. He noted that young people then faced cumbersome procedures for jobs, exams, and starting businesses, with delays in decision-making and poor implementation of policies.

He emphasised that what seems abnormal today was routine a decade ago. Highlighting how governance reforms have since changed the experience of India's youth.

Addressing the concluding session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in the national Capital, the Prime Minister cited the startup ecosystem as ...