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Youth Budget Quest 2026 Launched: Win a Chance to Interact with PM Modi

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has launched the 'MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026,' a nationwide initiative to deepen youth understanding of the Union Budget. The competition features an initial online quiz followed by an essay-writing round for top performers from each state and union territory. The initiative aims to make budgetary provisions more relatable and incorporate young people's ideas into national planning. State and UT winners will get an opportunity to participate in an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the vision for a Viksit Bharat.

Key Points: My Bharat Budget Quest 2026: Engage Youth with Union Budget

  • National online quiz on Union Budget 2026
  • Open to youth on MY Bharat portal
  • Top performers advance to essay-writing round
  • Winners get interaction with PM Modi
  • Aims to make budget accessible to citizens
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Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'My Bharat Budget Quest 2026' to deepen youth engagement with Union Budget

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches a national online quiz and essay competition for youth on the Union Budget 2026, with winners meeting PM Modi.

"With MY Bharat Budget Quest, we want to continue this spirit and empower young voices once again. - Dr Mansukh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, February 2

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a nationwide youth-centric initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of the Union Budget by the Youths of the country and making budgetary provisions more accessible, relatable and citizen-centric. The initiative seeks to connect the Union Budget 2026 with the everyday lives of citizens by engaging youth from colleges, institutions and coaching centers across the country through a structured and participatory framework.

The Union Minister said that this competition will start on the MY Bharat platform (https://mybharat.gov.in/) from tomorrow (February 3, 2026). It is a national-level online quiz on the Union Budget 2026, open to youth registered on the MY Bharat portal. The deadline for participation is 17th February. After this, top performers from each State and Union Territory will be selected and they will take part in the second round from February 17 to March 3, 2026, which will be an essay-writing round. In the essay round, youth will receive 8 topics related to the Union Budget aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The participants will share their views and ideas through essays.

The Union Minister further added that "During the Budget Speech this year, the Finance Minister appreciated the innovative ideas shared by youth during VBYLD and mentioned that some ideas were included in the Union Budget 2026-27. With MY Bharat Budget Quest, we want to continue this spirit and empower young voices once again."

Evaluation of essays will be undertaken between March 3 and March 10, 2026, and State/UT-wise merit lists will be announced on March 10, 2026. State and UT-wise winners will subsequently get an opportunity to participate in an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the vision of a Viksit Bharat Budget, reinforcing the Government's commitment to informed youth participation in national economic discourse and development priorities.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, a move to make the budget less of a boring document and more relatable to young people. My brother is in college and always says he doesn't understand where the money goes. This 'Quest' format with quizzes and essays might just spark his interest. Well done!
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Rohit P
Good step, but execution is key. Hope this isn't just another online formality. The real test is whether ideas from students in smaller towns and villages get the same weightage as those from metro cities. The platform must ensure a level playing field.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in education policy, I appreciate this structured approach. Moving from a quiz to an essay allows for deeper engagement. It's promising that last year's youth ideas were actually included in the budget. That shows they are listening.
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Karthik V
Bahut accha prayaas! Our youth have brilliant, out-of-the-box ideas, especially regarding tech and sustainability. Giving them a direct channel to contribute to the national budget is empowering. Jai Hind!
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Nikhil C
While the intent is commendable, I have a respectful criticism. Will there be any tangible outcome or follow-up on the essays submitted? Or is the interaction with the PM the only prize? The real value lies in implementing feasible student suggestions, not just in hearing them.

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