The Jagriti Yatra is like a really big train journey in India, and people call it the world’s largest entrepreneurial train journey. It lasts for 15 days across the country. Its main purpose is to excite young Indians, especially those from small towns, to start their own business and help India grow. About 500 young people, called “Yatri”, travel together and meet successful businessmen and social activists. This journey helps them learn and think about how they can make a difference. Let’s talk more about this amazing Jagriti Yatra, including the journey that will take place in November 2025.
Here’s what makes it unique:
- Concept: It’s an annual 15-day national train journey across India. The aim is to inspire young Indians, especially those from smaller towns and villages (referred to as “Middle India”), to take up entrepreneurship and contribute to the nation’s development.
- Participants: The Yatra brings together around 500 young individuals, known as “Yatris,” aged between 20 and 27, from diverse backgrounds across India, and also includes about 20 international participants each year. Facilitators, who are experienced professionals, also join to guide the Yatris.
- Journey: The train covers approximately 8,000 kilometers, making stops at various locations (cities, villages, and entrepreneurial hubs) where Yatris interact with successful social and business entrepreneurs.
- Learning: The journey focuses on experiential learning. Yatris meet role models, participate in discussions, and work on ideas to create a positive impact in their communities. The goal is to expose them to the realities and opportunities in “Middle India” and inspire them to become job creators.
- Impact: Since its inception in 2008, the Jagriti Yatra has engaged over 9,000 youth. A significant percentage of alumni have gone on to launch startups or join social initiatives. The Yatra aims to nurture 100,000 entrepreneurs and create 1 million jobs by 2030.
The Journey in 2025 : Train Route and Schedule
According to the information available, the Jagriti Yatra in 2025 will:
- Start on November 7, 2025, from Mumbai.
- Conclude on November 22, 2025, back in Mumbai.
- Cover approximately 8,000 kilometers in 15 days.
- Make stops at various places, including Ahmedabad, Hubli, Bangalore, Madurai, Sri City, Visakhapatnam, Behrampur, Nalanda, Deoria, Delhi, and Jaipur.
Joining the Jagriti Yatra
Official Website : https://www.jagritiyatra.com/
Registration for 2025 : https://www.jagritiyatra.com/registration.php
- Applicants need to be between 21 and 27 years old to participate as a “Yatri.”
- The selection process involves an online application with essay-style questions to assess the applicant’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to social change. There might also be interviews and reference checks.
- The program fee for the Yatra is ₹1,00,000, but scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance.
- Registrations for the 2025 Yatra are open until October 15, 2025.
Jagriti Yatra is not just a train journey; it is about getting deeply involved in something that inspires youth to start businesses and become socially concerned leaders in India.
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