Can Gen Z Change the Way Government Works? A talk show with Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis

What happens when Gen Z meets the Chief Minister of Maharashtra to discuss the future of governance, innovation, and nation-building? In this special episode of Sushasan, presented in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and YourStory, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis joins Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory, and Gaurav Goel, Founder & CEO of Samagra, for an insightful conversation with the 18 finalists of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2026. The conversation explores how young India can shape the future of governance, contribute to public policy, and drive innovation in public service. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: 1. Gen Z in Governance: Bringing young talent, fresh ideas, and new perspectives into governance while leveraging institutional experience. 2. Maharashtra’s Vision for 2035: The state’s development ambitions and its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. 3. Innovation & Economic Growth: The role of startups, clean energy, employment generation, and entrepreneurship in building a stronger Maharashtra. 4. Skills & Employability: Preparing India’s youth for the future through skill development, innovation, and new opportunities. 5. Purpose-Driven Careers & Nation-Building: Why contributing to India’s development goes beyond government jobs—and how everyone can make a difference through their skills, ideas, and work. 💡 The key takeaway: Nation-building is a shared responsibility. Young Indians can play a transformative role in shaping public policy, solving governance challenges, and building a more innovative and developed India. About The Governance Challenge 2026 The Governance Challenge (TGC) is a national governance-focused case competition for students from leading business and public policy schools across India. The 2026 edition, themed “Catalysing Innovation,” was organised by Samagra and hosted by the Government of Maharashtra. It challenged students to develop innovative, actionable solutions to help Maharashtra realise its ambition of becoming a leading innovation hub. This special conversation was part of the TGC 2026 Summit, bringing together young problem-solvers and senior public leadership to explore how India can build the future of governance together. Views expressed by guests on Sushasan are not endorsed by Samagra Subscribe to Sushasan on your preferred platform to stay updated and catch more engaging conversations: Instagram:  / sushasanthepodcast   YouTube:    / @sushasanthepodcast   Linkedin:   / sushasan-the-podcast   #GovernmentInitiatives #Sushasan #governance 00:00 - Precap 00:33 - Introduction 01:29 - Youth Participation in Governance via TGC 02:10 - CM Devendra Fadnavis on Young Innovators and Fresh Ideas 04:56 - The Governance Challenge: the concept overview 07:21 - Students Share Their Experience of Solving Real-World Problems 10:52 - CM Fellows: Bringing Young Talent into Government 15:01 - How Samagra Builds Young Leaders for Nation Building 16:54 - Gen Z, Technology and the Future of Governance 20:23 - Maharashtra 2035: The Vision for a Transformative State 23:37 - The Most Important Skills for India's Next Generation 25:30 - How Can Innovation Transform Rural India? 27:24 - What Does It Mean to Serve the Nation? 29:12 - Closing Reflections: A New Era of Youth-Led Governance