PM Modi to interact with participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 today
New Delhi, July 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on Sunday at 4:30 PM via video conferencing.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme, implemented through MY Bharat, has been conceptualised to realise the Prime Minister's vision of treating India's border villages as the first villages of the nation and making them active partners in the journey towards Viksit Bharat.
The Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 was organised in two phases from June 4 to June 30, covering 74 vibrant villages across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Over 400 youth participants, representing every State and Union Territory, were selected through a nationwide online quiz competition that witnessed participation from more than three lakh youth, the statement added.
As part of the programme, participants lived with local communities and undertook activities such as Swachhta drives, awareness campaigns on Government schemes, Yuva Sammelans, cultural exchange programmes, tree plantation drives, Mini Model Panchayat simulations, interactions with local artisans and visits to institutions of strategic importance.
The programme provided participants with first-hand exposure to the socio-economic landscape, cultural heritage and developmental aspirations of India's frontier regions, while fostering community participation, national integration and a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of border villages, the statement said.
Earlier today, through Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi regularly shares inspiring stories, innovative initiatives, and guidance on a wide range of issues with the people of the country.
In the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the world record set in Ahmedabad's Bhadaj area, where lakhs of saplings were planted within one hour through public participation.
He also called on every citizen to pledge to plant one tree for a clean, green, and sustainable future for future generations.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage, valour, and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces and defence personnel. He also highlighted India's steady progress towards achieving Atmanirbharta in the defence sector.
The Prime Minister also commended the achievements of the country's youth in sports, science, and technology.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Very nice to see 400 youth from all over India going to Ladakh, Himachal and Uttarakhand. Living with local communities, doing tree plantations, cultural exchange... this is real experiential learning, not just bookish knowledge. But I hope the government also focuses on basic infrastructure like roads and internet in these villages. The youth come, get inspired, but the locals need permanent benefits.
Good initiative no doubt. But why only 74 villages? We have hundreds of border villages. Also the quiz participation of 3 lakh is good but out of our 140 crore population, that's negligible. Hope this scales up. Still, any step towards connecting our youth with border areas is welcome. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
I love how PM Modi always thinks about the youth and the villages. The Mini Model Panchayat simulations and interactions with local artisans are such creative ideas! This will give our young generation a real sense of our cultural heritage and the strategic importance of these regions. Well planned! 👏
All this is good, but I want to ask - will any of these 400 youth actually get jobs or opportunities after this program? Or is it just a photo-op and a certificate? The government needs to link such programs with concrete career pathways. Otherwise it's just another event. Sorry for being a pessimist but that's the ground reality.
The article also mentions Mann Ki Baat and Kargil Vijay Diwas. PM Modi is doing a great job connecting multiple important themes - border villages, environment, youth empowerment, and national security. The tree plantation record in Ahmedabad is inspiring!
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