CM Rekha Gupta Attends ‘India Innovates 2026’, Calls on Youth to Build Delhi 2.0

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended the ‘India Innovates 2026 – World’s Biggest Hackathon’ event at Bharat Mandapam, where she encouraged young innovators from across the country. The event saw participation from thousands of young minds, participants and delegates. This year’s theme focused on artificial intelligence, robotics and civic innovation. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the youth present were not just thinking about technology, but were actively working on solutions to improve cities, strengthen democracy and make society more capable and inclusive.

She described this generation as one that can turn ideas into innovation and innovation into real impact. “The energy, skills and determination of our young people from every corner of the country are India’s greatest strength,” she said, adding that with over 60 per cent of its population being young, India’s demographic advantage will drive the country to new heights on the global stage.

Highlighting the scale of the hackathon, Gupta said that more than 5,000 participants selected from over one crore applicants represent the future of India’s digital ecosystem. “Their thinking will shape the direction of governance, society and the economy in the years ahead,” she noted, urging them to contribute to building ‘Delhi 2.0’.

She envisioned a Delhi driven by innovation and strengthened by inclusion, where trust holds as much importance as technology. The Chief Minister also underlined the government’s commitment to integrating young ideas and innovations into the governance system, with the aim of making public services more accessible, transparent and effective.