The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will launch the second phase of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme in Delhi today. The initiative is being organised through Mera Yuva Bharat, or MY Bharat, to strengthen youth engagement with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Ministry informed that more than 10 thousand students from over 35 colleges across the national capital are expected to participate in the programme. Interactive sessions, dialogues and engagement activities will be organised to connect young citizens with India’s development journey and encourage their role as responsible nation builders.

The Ministry said, youth Icons, including presenters from the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and winners of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, will also interact with students and share their experiences to inspire greater youth participation in nation-building. The initiative has already reached 274 universities and colleges across 22 States and Union Territories, mobilising nearly 20 thousand youth so far. Registration and participation in the programme will be facilitated through the MY Bharat digital platform, mybharat.gov.in.