Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announces Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
The dialogue is a reimagined National Youth Festival 2025: Youth & Sports Minister
Viksit Bharat
Young Leaders Dialogue will be a Unique Opportunity for Youth to Present Their
Ideas and Vision Directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Dr Mandaviya
Viksit Bharat Challenge to Kick Off on MY Bharat Platform; Digital Quiz Opens
on 25th November 2024
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue to be Grand Celebration of Yuva Shakti;
3,000 Talented Young Minds to Gather at Bharat Mandapam
In a press
conference held in New Delhi today, Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth
Affairs and Sports, announced a transformative reimagining of the National
Youth Festival (NYF) 2025. Echoing the Prime Minister's vision for heightened
youth participation in shaping India's future, the reimagined festival will be
called the "Viksit Bharat
Young Leaders Dialogue." This dynamic platform will empower
young Indians to contribute their ideas and perspectives towards fulfilling the
vision of Viksit Bharat.
Outlining the key objectives of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, “The festival aims to identify and nurture young talent, providing them a platform to share their ideas for Viksit Bharat. A major highlight for the youth will be the opportunity to directly interact with the Prime Minister and present their ideas for India’s future, thereby enhancing youth engagement in politics and civic life.”
Union Minister highlighted the core objectives of this year’s Viksit Bharat
Young Leaders Dialogue, stating that this year’s festival has been thoughtfully
structured around two major goals. First, to bring new youth leaders in
politics, responding to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call during his
Independence Day address to engage 1 lakh youth with non-political background
in these spheres. The National Youth Festival is designed to identify and
nurture young talent with leadership potential, providing them a platform to
share their ideas and vision for a Viksit
Bharat directly before the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Second, to ensure
the meaningful contribution of youth towards a Viksit
Bharat through a transparent and democratic, merit-based selection system.
This initiative underscores government’s commitment to empowering the next
generation to drive India’s progress and development.
Dr Mandaviya urged all eligible youth to participate in this landmark dialogue, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to harnessing the potential of its Yuva Shakti for building a Viksit Bharat.
Introducing the Viksit Bharat Challenge: A Four-Stage Competition
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, a
reimagining of the National Youth Festival, features the Viksit Bharat Challenge, a four-stage
competition to inspire youth engagement in shaping India’s future. The
challenge progresses as follows:
- Round 1: Viksit Bharat Quiz
An individual (aged
15-29) will participate in digital quiz hosted on the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform between
25th November 2024
and 5th December 2024,
testing participants’ knowledge and awareness of India’s landmark achievements.
- Round 2: Essay/Blog Writing
Winners from the
previous round will submit essays on about 10 identified themes such as 'Tech
for Viksit Bharat', 'Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat’, among others, showcasing
their ideas for national development. This competition will also be hosted on
MY Bharat platform.
- Round 3: Viksit Bharat
Vision Pitch Deck – State-Level Presentations
Participants
qualifying the Round 2 will present their ideas on their chosen themes at the
state level. Through these presentations, each state will form various teams on
identified themes by hosting competitions to select participants for the
national level.
- Round 4: Viksit Bharat
National Championship at Bharat Mandapam
Various theme-based
State-level teams will compete at the National Youth Festival on 11th – 12th January
2025, and the winning teams will present their vision and ideas for Viksit
Bharat to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
The Viksit Bharat
Young Leaders Dialogue – National Youth Festival 2025 will convene a vibrant
assembly of selected youth from three distinct verticals. The first group
comprises participants from the newly announced Viksit Bharat Challenge. The
second group features talented youth emerging from district and state-level
youth festivals, where they will compete in diverse categories such as
painting, science exhibitions, cultural performances, declamation contests etc.
The third group will include notable path breakers and youth icons from diverse
domains, including entrepreneurship, sports, agriculture, and technology, among
others.
In total, about
3,000 youth will be selected through these verticals for the national event at
Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 11-12 January 2025.
Other
Major Highlights of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue - National Youth
Festival 2025
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue will
feature several notable highlights alongside the Viksit Bharat Challenge:
1.
Viksit Bharat Exhibition: It will
feature youth-focused initiatives from States/UTs and Central Ministries,
offering an interactive platform for young participants to engage with India's
development vision. It will include State Exhibitions, highlighting
youth-centric projects in education, skill development, and entrepreneurship,
and Ministry Exhibitions,
where ministries will showcase flagship programs and opportunities for youth in
leadership, social impact, and innovation.
2.
Plenary Sessions: It
will feature prominent national and global icons engaging in interactive
dialogues and workshops with the youth, providing them with a unique
opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights, and learn directly from inspiring
personalities.
3. Celebration of India’s Heritage: The festival will also include a cultural component, celebrating India’s rich heritage as part of the broader vision of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”. Through performances and displays that capture the vibrancy of India’s traditions, this cultural program will complement the festival’s emphasis on progress. This program will extend across the Indian states, fostering nationwide participation and celebration.
Empowering India’s Youth for a Viksit Bharat
The Viksit Bharat
Young Leaders Dialogue is more than a festival—it's a movement to empower
India’s youth as active contributors to the nation’s development journey.
Through initiatives like the Viksit Bharat Challenge, it provides a
transformative platform for young minds to showcase their ideas, engage with thought
leaders, and collaborate on fulfilling the vision of a developed India.
All details related
to Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue – National Youth Festival 2025 will be
made available on MY Bhart Platform (https://mybharat.gov.in/).