The second edition of News18 Rising India Summit 2019 is truly unmissable following its line-up of speakers and topics of discussion.
This year’s theme of Rising India is ‘Rising Above, Going Beyond’, and is scheduled for February 25 and 26. The event, which is a celebration of significant achievements, will witness a host of leaders from varied industries.
The annual event will bring together national and international dignitaries from the fields of governance, arts, business and academia under one roof.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the keynote speaker on the first day. Day one will also see Sadhguru and Ramdev engaging with the audience, followed by an array of union ministers speaking on their idea of ‘Building India for the Future.’ The third session on the first day will consist of chief ministers from five states. The final session will see PM Modi addressing the audience.
Meanwhile, BJP president Amit Shah will address the audience on the second day of Ebix India Presents News18 Rising India Summit 2019 Powered by YONO SBI by elucidating on their vision for India.
This year, News 18 Rising India’s state partner is Government of UP, digital partner Jio TV and infrastructure partner ACC Limited.

ShereenBhan, Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18, will moderate a discussion with entrepreneursYashish Dahiya (Policy Bazaar), Nithin Kamath (Zerodha), Suraj Saharan (Delhivery) and Priyanka Gill,(PopXo), titled 'A $1 Billion Mutinies Now'.
After a welcome address by Robin Raina, CEO of Ebix, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah will address a session titled 'Mahabharat'. This will start at 10.20 AM.
After a successful first day with discussions about various industries with personalities from culture, politics and business and Prime Minister NarendraModi's keynote address, the event is coming back on day 2 with more distinguished speakers and conversations.
Good morning, readers! The second day of News18'sRising India Summit is expected to begin shortly. This blog will track live updates from the event in New Delhi.
Thanks for staying on with our coverage of the day's action. The second session of the summit will begin from 10:20 am tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Employment opportunities have been created in every sector.
How is it possible that employment opportunities are being created in Karnataka and West Bengal but not in the rest of the country?
10 lakh people in every month have joined the formal workforce — which means 1.20crore jobs every year.
How is it possible that without jobs, so many commercial vehicles have been sold?
Expansion of rail routes is going on while road construction has increased manifold.New bridges, new dams, new airports are being constructed.Is it possible that jobs are not created?
According to Income Tax numbers, during the last 4 years, 6 lakh professionals have joined the system.
When India's FDI is at an all-time high, is it possible that jobs are not being created? When a lot of international reports are saying India is fastest in eradicating poverty, is it possible that jobs are not being created?
I also want to talk about your favorite subject: Employment