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PM Modi Joins Youth Leaders to Shape Vision for Viksit Bharat 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026. The event, a national platform connecting youth with leadership, saw participation from over 50 lakh young people selected through a merit-based process. Union Minister Manuskh Mandaviya addressed the gathering, congratulating the participants and highlighting their direct connection with the government. The dialogue features new elements like tech hackathons and, for the first time, international involvement.

Key Points: PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

  • Platform for youth and national leadership
  • 50 lakh+ participants nationwide
  • Rigorous three-stage selection process
  • Includes tech and design challenges
  • International participation introduced
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PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam to take part in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

PM Narendra Modi engages with youth at national dialogue. Over 50 lakh participants showcased ideas for India's development. Union Minister Mandaviya addressed the gathering.

"The journey to translating the vision of Viksit Bharat into reality starts now. - Manuskh Mandaviya"

New Delhi, January 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam to take part in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026.

The Prime Minister visited the exhibition showcasing the work of youth and their actionable ideas.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, now in its second edition, is a national platform designed to facilitate structured engagement between India's youth and national leadership. Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue aligns with the Prime Minister's Independence Day call to engage one lakh youth in politics without political affiliations and provide them a national platform to make their ideas for Viksit Bharat, a reality.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, being held from 9th to 12th January 2026, has witnessed participation from over 50 lakh youth across the country at various levels. The young leaders converging at the national-level championship have been selected through a rigorous, merit-based three-stage selection process, comprising a nationwide digital quiz, an essay challenge, and state-level vision presentations.

The second edition of the Dialogue builds upon the success of its inaugural edition with key new additions, including the introduction of Design for Bharat, Tech for Viksit Bharat - Hack for a Social Cause, expanded thematic engagements, and international participation for the first time, further strengthening the Dialogue's scope and impact.

The final day of 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026' organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, commenced with great zeal.

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Manuskh Mandaviya addressed the gathering.

Addressing the young participants, Mandaviya congratulated them on being selected from among nearly 50 lakh youth across the country and noted that they had been sent by their respective Chief Ministers and Governors, reflecting the confidence reposed in them by the States and the nation.

He highlighted that through VBYLD, the youth had been directly connected with the Government of India and would soon present their ideas before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Emphasising that the Dialogue does not end with the event, he said that the journey to translating the vision of Viksit Bharat into reality starts now, the release stated.

The Union Minister urged the young leaders to remain engaged through the "MY Bharat" platform and stay connected with District Youth Officers after returning to their States.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the intent is good, I hope the selection process is truly merit-based and transparent. Sometimes these large-scale events can become political. The focus should remain solely on the youth and their actionable ideas, not on any party's agenda.
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Rohit P
The 'Tech for Viksit Bharat - Hack for a Social Cause' sounds brilliant! India's youth are tech-savvy and full of innovative solutions for local problems. Connecting them through the MY Bharat platform for follow-up is a smart move to ensure ideas don't just remain on paper.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the scale of this is impressive. Engaging youth from all states in a structured dialogue is a forward-thinking approach to policy-making. The international participation is a nice touch for global perspective.
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Karthik V
My cousin participated at the district level! He said the quiz and essay challenge were quite tough. It's good to see a rigorous selection process. Hope the best ideas from small towns get the same attention as those from metros.
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Meera T
The real test is what happens after the event. Minister Mandaviya said the journey starts now – I truly hope the government has a concrete mechanism to implement the winning ideas. Youth energy should be channeled into real projects, not just photo-ops.

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