Kota,
INDIA I 12 January 2026 : 
National Youth Day, observed every year on 12 January, marks the birth
anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s greatest thinkers and youth
icons. It was first celebrated in 1985, when the Government of India chose his
birthday to inspire young Indians with his ideals of courage, discipline,
self-belief, and nation-building.

The
day highlights the role of youth as drivers of social change, innovation, and
leadership. Through events, discussions, and campaigns, National Youth Day
continues to motivate India’s young population to think purposefully, act
responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress—making it as
relevant today as ever.

“On
National Youth Day, I speak to a generation that is not just the future of
India, but its most powerful present. India is uniquely positioned today, with
nearly 65% of its population below the age of 35—a demographic advantage that
very few nations in history have enjoyed. What makes this moment even more
extraordinary is that this youthful energy is not standing alone. It is being
guided by nearly 35% of experienced professionals who bring wisdom, resilience,
and institutional memory. Together, this combination is transforming Indian
businesses and redefining our role in the global economy”, Gurcharan Matharu,
Director – Gurunanak Nanak Engineering Group of Companies (GEC),

The
narrative is often framed as a shift from traditional business to artificial
intelligence. “I believe that is an incomplete story. The real strength of
India lies in how our legacy industries, processes, and values have become the
foundation on which AI-driven enterprises are being built. The youth are not
discarding tradition; they are decoding it, digitising it, and scaling it for a
global stage” adds Gurcharan Matharu.

Across
manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, and technology, young professionals
are blending hands-on experience with data, automation, and intelligent
systems. This synergy is driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation,
making Indian enterprises globally competitive and future-ready.

Gurcharan
Matharu says, “To the youth of India: embrace technology, but stay rooted in
purpose. Learn fast, question deeply, and build responsibly. Your role is not
just to adopt AI, but to humanise it with ethics, inclusivity, and long-term
vision.”

India’s
growth story is being written by your ambition—guided by experience—and the
world is watching.

Guru
Nanak Engineering Group of Companies (GEC) was established in 1952 with the aim
of providing high quality mechanical engineering services to its varied
clientele. Over the years, it has grown into a leading engineering solution
providing company for manufacturing sector covering Metals & Mining, Oil
&Gas, Power & Utilities, Cement & Fertiliser, Chemicals, etc. and
established as one of the trusted partners for major industries in India and
worldwide.

Today,
GEC has network spread over entire India, UAE & Kazakhstan offering variety
of engineering solutions & services by employing more than 2000 skilled
& committed workforce.