NEW DELHI — The
Department of Youth Affairs, under the leadership of Union Minister of Youth
Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya kicked off the Viksit Bharat Young
Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam on Friday and is set to see an exciting
array of activities over the next three days.
The event aims to provide a unique platform for the youth to
present innovative solutions for Viksit Bharat.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to X to inform that
the event will facilitate bright and talented youths from across the nation to
present their visionary ideas for a Viksit Bharat to PM Modi.
A total of 3,000 dynamic and motivated youths have been
selected to participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, following
a merit-based, multi-level selection process designed to identify and showcase
the most promising voices from across the nation.
The selected 3,000 participants include 1,500 from the
Viksit Bharat Track, representing the top 500 teams from State Championships;
1,000 from the Traditional Track, chosen through state-level youth festivals
and cultural programmes and exhibitions on the themes of innovation in Science
& Technology by young innovators; and 500 Pathbreakers, invited for
their groundbreaking contributions across ten thematic tracks.
The participants are set to showcase their innovative ideas
at Bharat Mandapam, marking a historic convergence of youth leadership and a
vision for Viksit Bharat.
On Friday, a variety of competitions in painting, story
writing, music, dance, declamation, and poetry will allow participants to
express their vision for a developed India. Later in the evening, a dinner will
be hosted by Union Ministers and Members of Parliament. This opportunity will
enable participants to interact directly with policymakers while bridging the
gap between the aspirations of youth and governmental actions.
On Day 2, the event will commence with the inaugural session
led by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs
& Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister of State for Youth
Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse along with the other dignitaries from the
Ministry.
Participants will be taken to 10 designated venues where
deliberations will be conducted on 10 identified themes and will see the
participation of mentors and domain area experts, including S. Somnath, Pawan
Goenka, Amitabh Kant, Sachin Bansal, Ronnie Screwvala, Anand Kumar, Ritesh
Aggarwal, Bhaichung Bhutia, Chavvi Rajawat, Kalpana Saroj, and others.
A Viksit Bharat Exhibition will be displayed showcasing
youth-focused initiatives from the State and Central Ministries. It will offer
interactive experiences to engage participants with opportunities in education,
skill development, entrepreneurship, and culture.
January 12, celebrated as National Youth Day to honour the
birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda will prove to be a defining moment for
every participant. This day will feature the most highly anticipated segment of
the event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a specially
curated Coffee Table Book which will be a compilation of the best essays from
each of the ten identified themes. PM Modi will also launch the Youth Anthem, a
powerful musical piece created to inspire and unite the youth of India under a
common vision of national progress and development.
The grand plenary session, led by the Prime Minister will
form the centrepiece of concluding day. He will address the gathering and will
motivate the youth gathered to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat.
