Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh today interacted with the youth contingent from the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at his residence in New Delhi.

 

 

The contingent consisted of 52 youth from Jammu and Kashmir and 31 from Ladakh, who are in the national capital to participate in the National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026. 

 

 

Dr Singh met each participant individually and took a keen interest in understanding their backgrounds, aspirations, and the activities they would be undertaking at the national-level event.

 

 

During the interaction, the Minister discussed their participation in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track as well as the Cultural and Innovation Track and encouraged them to make the most of this national platform. He highlighted that the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue is not merely a festival but a nation-building platform where ideas, creativity and leadership converge.

 

 

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the Minister said, today’s youth are not just beneficiaries of development but active stakeholders and co-creators in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

 

 

The Minister further emphasised the importance of national integration and unity, stating that youth from regions like Jammu and  Kashmir and Ladakh play a crucial role in strengthening the country’s social and cultural fabric.