Second phase of Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program launched in Delhi

¨    On 9 March, the second phase of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program launched in New Delhi by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

¨   The initiative is being organised through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to strengthen youth engagement with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

¨     It has been announced that more than 10,000 students from over 35 colleges across the national capital are expected to participate in the programme.

¨   The programme has been designed to connect young citizens with India’s development journey and encourage them to contribute as responsible nation builders.

¨  Various interactive sessions, dialogues and engagement activities will be organised during the programme to facilitate active youth participation.

¨     Youth icons, including presenters from the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, will interact with students and share their experiences.

¨     Winners of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament will also participate in the event to inspire greater youth involvement in national development initiatives.

¨    The programme has already been conducted in 274 universities and colleges across 22 States and Union Territories.

¨     Through these initiatives, nearly 20,000 young people have been mobilised so far to participate in discussions on nation-building and development goals.

¨     Registration and participation in the programme are being facilitated through the MY Bharat digital platform, mybharat.gov.in, enabling wider access for young citizens.