Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that the Government is spending around 90,000 Crore rupees annually on youth development programmes. Speaking at National Youth Conclave 2023, in New Delhi, he said India will be a world leader in all respects by 2047 due to the youth dividend. He also commended the National Youth Conclave 2023 for providing a platform for young people to amplify their concerns on issues such as climate change, future of work, and youth in democracy. Referring to the culture of innovations, the Minister highlighted the explosion of start-ups in the country as a testament to the entrepreneurial culture that the youth of the country have inspired in recent years. Highlighting the role of the youth in the Smart Cities Mission Mr. Puri said they have been nurtured and encouraged through various initiatives, to provide out-of-the-box solutions to help promote ease of living for India's urban population. <br />''<br />''The Minister also appreciated The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP) and the India Smart Cities Fellowship Programme (ISCF) initiatives that have offered the youth, targeted learning and collaboration opportunities, and have enhanced their professional development and employability.<br />'' <br />''During the event Mr. Puri also unveiled many knowledge-products encapsulating innovations by youngsters in the field of urban development.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The NYC2023 hosted by National Institute of Urban Affairs in association with the Smart Cities Mission of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports under the aegis of India's G20 presidency.</span><br />