| Why in News? | BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7th to 11th February 2025. It is organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the summit on 8th February 2025. The theme is "Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange." Key sessions include "Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue X BIMSTEC" and discussions on Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) initiative. Delegates will visit Dandi Kutir, Sabarmati Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront, and GIFT City. The summit aims to align youth efforts with SDGs 2030 and India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. |
| Host City & State | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Organizer | Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India |
| Inauguration Date | 8th February 2025 |
| Chief Guest | Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya |
| BIMSTEC Formation Date | 6th June 1997 (Bangkok Declaration) |
| BIMSTEC Member Countries | Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
| Theme of Summit | "Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange" |
| Key Sessions | "Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue X BIMSTEC," Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) discussion |
| Key Locations to be Visited | Dandi Kutir, Sabarmati Ashram, Sabarmati Riverfront, GIFT City |
| Purpose | Strengthen regional youth collaboration, align with SDGs 2030, and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047 |
| India's Smart City Highlight | GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) - India's first operational smart city and IFSC |
| Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) | Government initiative for youth development through technology and equal opportunities |
| Gujarat CM & Governor | CM - Bhupendra Patel, Governor - Acharya Devvrat |
| Sabarmati Ashram | Former residence of Mahatma Gandhi, a key center for non-violence movement |
