Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: PM Modi Engages with Youth at Exhibition
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday, commemorating the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 in recognition of National Youth Day, which celebrates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
During the exhibition, young leaders from across the country presented their innovative ideas and contributions to the Prime Minister, detailing how their initiatives resonate with the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047.
The showcased exhibits highlighted advancements in digital technologies, virtual innovations, and sustainable development goals (SDGs), demonstrating a collective mission to foster a strong, healthy, and prosperous India.
The event featured presentations from young innovators focusing on ten essential themes crucial for India's advancement.
These presentations encompassed topics such as technology, sustainability, women empowerment, manufacturing, and agriculture, showcasing innovative solutions to the nation's pressing issues.
Later in the day, PM Modi will engage with 3,000 young leaders from across the nation and deliver a keynote address.
In a post on X on Saturday, PM Modi expressed that the event is a tribute to the power of India's youth, stating, "On this occasion, I will spend the entire day with my young friends at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025. Through discussions and lunch, we will explore various topics aimed at building a Viksit Bharat."
The Dialogue aims to innovate the traditional National Youth Festival format by aligning it with PM Modi's vision from Independence Day, which seeks to engage one lakh youth in politics without any political affiliations.
This event provides a forum for young leaders to turn their ideas into actionable plans for India's growth.
As part of the initiative, the Prime Minister will unveil a collection of the best essays submitted by participants on the ten themes. He will also have lunch with the young leaders, providing them a unique chance for personal interaction to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly with him.
The 3,000 participants were selected through the Viksit Bharat Challenge, a rigorous three-stage selection process designed to identify dynamic young voices from across India.
The Challenge commenced with the Viksit Bharat Quiz, which was conducted in 12 languages and attracted approximately 30 lakh participants nationwide. This was followed by an essay phase, garnering over two lakh entries, and concluded with a series of in-person competitions at the state level.
The selected participants include 1,500 from the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, representing the top 500 state-level teams; 1,000 from the Traditional Track, chosen through cultural programs and exhibitions; and 500 Pathbreakers, acknowledged for their groundbreaking contributions across various sectors.
This event signifies a historic gathering of youth leadership and innovation, reaffirming the government's dedication to nurturing a future-ready and empowered generation.
