Over 30,000 youth energize CM YUVA Conclave and Expo-2025; grand finale marks surge in UP’s entrepreneurial spirit

Lucknow, Aug 25 : The three-day CM YUVA Conclave and Expo-2025, held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, concluded successfully on Friday, marking a significant milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s entrepreneurial journey. For the first time, such a grand exhibition of franchise brands, machinery suppliers, and business-on-wheels models was organized in the state, connecting the youth with fresh opportunities in self-employment and startups.

Despite challenging weather conditions, the event witnessed overwhelming participation, with over 30,000 youth. The scale of engagement was unprecedented, with 24,000+ online registrations, 4,000+ offline participants, 10,000+ business meetings, 50,000+ business queries, and 8,380 prospective entrepreneurs emerging from the conclave.

The expo was inaugurated on July 30 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who encouraged the youth to become self-reliant while interacting with representatives of leading brands. Given the positive public response, the event was extended by a day to accommodate continued footfall and interest.

Over the three days, reputed brands such as Dr. Garage, MBA Makhanawala, Amul, Kidzee, Tata Power, and Dawa India showcased their business models. Companies like QTM Pay, Tempo Solar, Wow Green, and UP Canteen attracted 2,200, 1,000, 400, and 300 prospective partners respectively.

Amul announced plans to open 7,500 units in Uttar Pradesh, while Loom Solar and Burger Company set targets of 2,000 and 500 units respectively. The conclave generated massive online traction with a digital reach of over 12 crore and 19 crore+ impressions, sparking widespread discussion among the youth and startup communities.

In the inaugural session, young entrepreneurs such as Prabhunoor Kaur (Kanpur), Vijay Pandey, Shashank Chaurasia, Tuba Siddiqui (Lucknow) and Amardeep Singh (Sitapur) shared their startup journeys, earning praise from the Chief Minister and attendees alike.

On the second day, MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan interacted with youth participants, while senior officials from SRLM, NEDA, and the Scheduled Caste-Tribe Development Corporation visited stalls and offered guidance. On the final day, Additional Chief Secretary Alok Kumar and Commissioner K. Vijayendra Pandian appreciated the success of the event and directed that similar expos be organized across state divisions.
The program concluded with a ceremony led by State Nodal Officer for CM YUVA, Sarveshwar Shukla, during which certificates were distributed to participating brands and youth.