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Youth Exchange Portal Opens for IIT, IIM Tours Under 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'

The Union Ministry of Education has launched the online registration portal for Phase VI of the Yuva Sangam youth exchange programme. The initiative, part of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', facilitates exposure visits for young people to 22 premier Higher Education Institutions across paired states and Union Territories. Eligible participants, including students and young professionals, will undertake five to seven-day immersive tours structured around five thematic pillars known as the 5 Ps. The programme aims to foster mutual understanding and national integration through firsthand exposure to cultural heritage, development, and technology.

Key Points: Yuva Sangam Phase VI: Register for IIT, IIM Exposure Visits

  • Strengthens national unity
  • For youth aged 18-30
  • 22 nodal Higher Education Institutions
  • 5-7 day educational tours
  • Based on 5 thematic pillars
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Registration begins for youth's exposure visits to 22 institutions like IITs, IIMs

Registration begins for Yuva Sangam Phase VI youth exchange. Applicants aged 18-30 can visit 22 HEIs like IITs & IIMs for 5-7 day cultural & educational tours.

"more than 6,000 youth and coordinators have taken part in immersive tours - Official Statement"

New Delhi, March 2

The Union Ministry of Education, on Monday, launched the online registration portal for Yuva Sangam - Phase VI under the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative that facilitates exposure visits to 22 Higher Education Institutions between paired states/Union Territories, an official said.

"Yuva Sangam" is a flagship Youth Exchange Programme of the Department of Higher Education, aimed at strengthening emotional bonds and fostering mutual understanding among young citizens from different states and Union Territories, the statement said.

The initiative promotes the spirit of "Unity in Diversity" by facilitating structured exposure visits between paired states/UTs, it added.

Interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years, including students of Higher Education Institutions, National Service Scheme/Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan volunteers, and young professionals, are eligible to apply through the official portal at: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org and https://ekbharat.gov.in.

The previous Yuva Sangam Phase-V witnessed more than 46,000 registrations from across the country.

"Since its launch, more than 6,000 youth and coordinators have taken part in immersive tours across various phases of Yuva Sangam (including the pilot phase in 2022), hosted by leading Higher Education Institutions nationwide, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for experiential learning and national integration," the statement said.

"In Yuva Sangam Phase-VI, 22 HEIs have been identified as nodal institutions across the country. Selected participants will undertake five to seven-day educational and cultural tours (excluding travel days) to their paired states/UTs," it added.

The programme is structured around the five thematic pillars -- the 5 Ps: 'Paryatan' (Tourism), 'Parampara' (Traditions and Culture), 'Pragati' (Development and Governance), 'Paraspar Sampark' (People-to-People Connect), and 'Prodyogiki' (Technology and Innovation).

"Through these pillars, participants gain first-hand exposure to cultural heritage, development initiatives, technological advancements, local communities, and educational institutions, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020," the statement added.

Yuva Sangam is implemented through a collaborative "Whole of Government" approach with support from participating Ministries/Departments/Agencies, state governments, and nodal HEIs.

Some examples of pairing of state/UTs with HEIs for Yuva Sangam Phase-VI include Andhra Pradesh's IIT Tirupati with Maharashtra's IISER Pune; IIT Delhi with Chhattisgarh's IIT Bhilai; Haryana's NIT Kurukshetra with Tripura's NIT Agartala; Gujarat's IIM Ahmedabad with Odisha's NIT Rourkela; Madhya Pradesh's IIT Indore with Jharkhand's IIT Dhanbad; Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh's IIM Jammu with Kerala's IIM Kozhikode; Punjab's IIT Ropar with Bihar's IIT Patna and Karnataka's IIIT Dharwad with Rajasthan's MNIT Jaipur.

- IANS

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Priya S
Applied immediately! I'm a final year B.Com student from Kerala and the chance to visit IIM Kozhikode through this program is golden. Understanding different state cultures while seeing top institutions is a win-win. Hope the selection process is fair and transparent.
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Rohit P
Good step for national integration. When youth from Punjab visit Bihar and vice-versa, stereotypes break down. We need more of this "people-to-people connect" beyond just social media. The pairing of IIT Ropar with IIT Patna is particularly interesting.
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Sarah B
While the intent is commendable, I hope the execution is robust. With 46,000 registrations last time, how many actually got selected? The article says 6,000 total participants since launch. The scale needs to increase significantly to make a real nationwide impact.
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Karthik V
The inclusion of NSS and NYKS volunteers is great! Not everyone is a formal student. As a young professional from Hyderabad, I'm excited to apply. Seeing IIT Tirupati and IISER Pune could provide great insights for my tech startup. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
This aligns perfectly with NEP 2020's focus on experiential learning. Moving beyond textbooks to see governance, technology, and tradition firsthand is how real education happens. Kudos to the Ministry. Hope my application from Delhi is successful!
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