A 15 day Journey of Awakening With 525 changemakers

Journey Overview

Program Snapshot

A transformative 15-day journey bringing together 525 aspiring entrepreneurs, 12 inspiring role models, and real-world learning experiences across 12 destinations in India.

1

Train

15

Days

525

Yatris

12

Role Models

12

Destinations

4

Mega Events

Your 15-Day Journey Across India

Please note: Itinerary and timings are approximate and subject to change based on Indian Railways scheduling priorities. Yatris remain aboard for the complete journey, with exceptions only for dignitaries or extraordinary circumstances.

12 Destinations

8000 km Journey

15 Transformative Days

START

Mumbai CST

07 Nov • Fri

On Train

08 Nov

Hubli

09 Nov

Kochi

10 Nov

Madurai

11 Nov

Sri City

12 Nov

Visakhapatnam

13 Nov

Behrampur

14 Nov

On Train

15 Nov

D10

Nalanda

16 Nov

D11

D12

Extended Stay

Deoria

17-18 Nov • Mon-Tue

D13

Delhi

19 Nov

D14

Jaipur

20 Nov

D15

Ahmedabad

21 Nov

D16

END

Mumbai

22 Nov • Sat

About Us

A 17-year-old initiative, Jagriti Yatra is leading a unique movement of 'BUILDING INDIA THROUGH ENTERPRISE' focused on Middle India (Tier 2/3 India).

A non-profit initiative, Jagriti Yatra is a 15-day, 8000-km entrepreneurship train journey to inspire youth to become entrepreneurs. It has been running since 2008, impacting 9000+ youth from India and 23 countries globally. It focuses on Tier 2 and Tier 3 districts of India, (what is termed Middle India), and it is also creating an enterprise ecosystem in Eastern UP.

Refined over years, Jagriti Yatra is an innovation that has been running for 17 years and has been replicated successfully in four other countries. Today, "Yatris" (Travelers) are a growing community of entrepreneurs in India and abroad.

Jagriti Yatra Journey

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Designed in an experiential format, Jagriti Yatra will give you unique insights into understanding Inclusive Entrepreneurship by immersing yourself in India of small towns and villages in company of 525 other Yatris, providing a unique learning and networking forum.

Axis of Learning

Join us for a wide-range of experiences to foster, nurture and actualize the spirit of entrepreneurship

A Expo of Enterprises

Jagriti Enterprise Mela

A festival of enterprises working across rural and semi-urban geographies with significant traction and impact.

Engage with Inspiring Minds

Peer to Peer Learning

Meet inspiring Yatris through curated discussions. Exchange ideas, create case studies, and collaborate on impactful projects.

Create Your Own Business Plan

Biz Gyan Tree

Create business plans for Middle India under expert guidance. Pitch ideas to jury and get incubation support.

Immerse in Sector Solutions

Panel Discussions

Interact with renowned personalities from high-impact fields engaging in discussions of broader national importance.

Learn from the Best Entrepreneurs

Role Model Sessions

Immersive discourse with 12 iconic enterprises setting standards of excellence and creating measurable community impact.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on Workshops

Participate in immersive workshops designed to build practical entrepreneurial skills through real-world scenarios.

A Expo of Enterprises

Jagriti Enterprise Mela

A festival of enterprises working across rural and semi-urban geographies with significant traction and impact.

Engage with Inspiring Minds

Peer to Peer Learning

Meet inspiring Yatris through curated discussions. Exchange ideas, create case studies, and collaborate on impactful projects.

Create Your Own Business Plan

Biz Gyan Tree

Create business plans for Middle India under expert guidance. Pitch ideas to jury and get incubation support.

Immerse in Sector Solutions

Panel Discussions

Interact with renowned personalities from high-impact fields engaging in discussions of broader national importance.

Learn from the Best Entrepreneurs

Role Model Sessions

Immersive discourse with 12 iconic enterprises setting standards of excellence and creating measurable community impact.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on Workshops

Participate in immersive workshops designed to build practical entrepreneurial skills through real-world scenarios.

A Expo of Enterprises

Jagriti Enterprise Mela

A festival of enterprises working across rural and semi-urban geographies with significant traction and impact.

Engage with Inspiring Minds

Peer to Peer Learning

Meet inspiring Yatris through curated discussions. Exchange ideas, create case studies, and collaborate on impactful projects.

Create Your Own Business Plan

Biz Gyan Tree

Create business plans for Middle India under expert guidance. Pitch ideas to jury and get incubation support.

Immerse in Sector Solutions

Panel Discussions

Interact with renowned personalities from high-impact fields engaging in discussions of broader national importance.

Learn from the Best Entrepreneurs

Role Model Sessions

Immersive discourse with 12 iconic enterprises setting standards of excellence and creating measurable community impact.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on Workshops

Participate in immersive workshops designed to build practical entrepreneurial skills through real-world scenarios.

Benefits of the Yatra

Build Your Idea As You Travel

Jagriti Yatra is a experiential programme and specially designed activities helps you to ideate, validate, create and grow your entreprise in tier 2 & 3 districts of India.

Get Incubated To Build Your Enterprise

Market access, mentorship, and connect to investors - our well-designed incubation program to convert your idea into a reality.

Membership To An Ever Growing Network

Get access to one of the India's biggest networks of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors, and to our exciting events, workshops, and conferences.

Understand The India Beyond Metros

Travel with the most diverse group and meet the top-notch entrepreneurs to understand about building Bharat

Impact Summary

Jagriti Yatra has been executed successfully since 2008 and has impacted the lives of more than 9000+ Yatris till 2024 yatra

Total number of Yatris

9,000+ | Youth trained through Jagriti Yatra

Nature of Enterprises

83% | For-profit enterprises17% | Non-profit enterprises

83%

17%

Enterprises Created

28%Entrepreneurs| These 28% turned into entrepreneurs after participating in the Jagriti Yatra

41%Entrepreneurs| 41% of these enterprises have completed 3 years and are in the scale-up phase.

For-profit enterprises

62%Enterprises| have a team size of around 10 people.

73%Entrepreneurs| Reported an annual turnover of over Rs. 10 lakhs.

Influence of the Yatra

10%respondents| 10% of the respondents consider the Yatra as a "significant influence" in their personal & professional lives.

The Yatra has had an above average impact on the decision making & communication skills, and the overall confidence of the Yatris.

Not-for-profit enterprises.

20%Enterprisesof the not-for-profit enterprises have more than 30 members on their team.

47%Enterprisesof the not-for-profit enterprises are funded by family and friends,

27%Enterprisesof the not-for-profits have received funding from the government or CSR &institutional agencies, or both.

Effectiveness of Jagriti Yatra Network

89%Yatris| 89% of the Yatris found the Jagriti Yatra Network to be above average.

This is summerised extract from an independent evaluation report by Impactree in 2024.

Voices of Transformation

Real stories from Yatris, Role Models, and Partners

Yatra has been a moment of inspiration for many, but Vidyut Varkhedkar, had a life-changing experience when she boarded the Jagriti Yatra train, in 2014. For her, it was the moment that defined her calling, and she couldn't just keep it to herself and decided to write a book on her experience.

Vidyut Varkhedkar

2014 Yatri

I don't feel alone anymore — I am no longer the odd one out. I am connected to a sea of young India that is positive, enterprising and ethical.

Soonrita Sahasrabuddhe

2008 Yatri

Bringing about behavioural and thought level changes in people is quite a challenging job. In Jagriti Yatra the impact is massive and deep. We at GOONJ have seen this first hand with the Yatris. There is a vast change in their vision, thoughts and behaviour after the Yatra. The Jagriti Yatra, to me is a source of energy and inspiration, from the brightest 500 youth from all over the country.

Anshu Gupta

Founder, Goonj

Everybody has a 'wow' moment and if one is lucky, several of them during a lifetime. I am possibly one of the few really privileged ones who meets amazing people literally most days of the year, which means I have a treasure chest of wow moments.

Nandini Vaidyanathan

Founder, Startups

The opportunity to meet the young yatris of Jagriti Yatra was unquestionably a high point in my life. I was expected to inspire them, but it was the other way round, they inspired me! Our interaction was so energizing and so fulfilling!!

Dr R A Mashelkar

Padmashree

When I participated in Jagriti Yatra, it reminded me my youth days when we were in Gandhian Movement. Yatra was full of passion, energy and cheer. Jagriti Yatra is revolutionizing the youths of India by giving them exposure of positive India where aspirations and dreams of poor become true.

Chetna Sinha

Founder Mann Deshi Bank & Mann Deshi Foundation

12Destinations

15Days

12Role Models

525Yatris

4Mega Events