Youths Eager to Engage with PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Forum

New Delhi, Jan 11 (NationPress) The Department of Youth Affairs, headed by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, is facilitating the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam. The attendees are filled with excitement over the upcoming chance to meet the Prime Minister on Sunday.

This three-day event is designed to offer a distinctive platform for the youth to propose innovative ideas aimed at realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The proceedings kicked off on Saturday with an inaugural session led by Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Raksha Khadse, alongside other esteemed figures from the Ministry.

On January 12, coinciding with National Youth Day, which celebrates Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a specially designed Coffee Table Book. This book will showcase the finest essays across ten identified themes.

In addition, he will introduce the Youth Anthem, a musical piece aimed at motivating and uniting India's youth under a common vision for national advancement.

In a statement to IANS, Mandaviya remarked, "This year's National Youth Day will take place in the form of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. Over the last two days, 3,000 young individuals, chosen from across the nation via a competitive process, have been engaging in discussions on various subjects to envision their ideal Bharat."

"The youth are delving into how they can assist in achieving PM Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat, what their aspirations are, and the kind of Bharat they wish to inhabit in the next 25 years. Their insights will be presented across ten verticals to PM Modi, who will actively listen and participate in the dialogue," he added.

Numerous participants shared their views with IANS, expressing gratitude to the government for this opportunity.

Sahaj Sabharwal, a writer and social media influencer from Jammu and Kashmir, shared, "As the youngest author from J&K at 22, I've published my third book addressing issues like drug abuse and rape. Today, youth involvement in drugs is rising, and I've utilized my writing to spread awareness. This platform enables me to effectively convey my thoughts."

Mudita Saxena, a poet and tour guide hailing from Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, expressed her appreciation for this opportunity, stating, "This platform allows me to promote tourism, culture, and heritage in my area, contributing to Viksit Bharat. However, the lack of development and connectivity in Shekhawati hinders tourism. I urge PM Modi to address these challenges for regional progress."

Harikrishna, a participant from Andhra Pradesh, noted, "This is a fantastic platform for the youth. I am here to learn new insights from participants nationwide and share those learnings with my community."

Folk dancer Vikram Barik from Odisha described the event as a privilege, stating, "We are very eager to meet PM Modi and share this experience."

Abinesh Patel from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh expressed, "We are grateful to the government for creating such a platform for the youth. We are excited to hear from PM Modi."

Aditya Raj from Bihar reflected on the Prime Minister's commitment to youth involvement, saying, "PM Modi promised to integrate one lakh young leaders into politics for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. It's crucial to engage the youth in actual parliamentary processes, and we appreciate this opportunity."

Ayush Sharda from Kolkata shared his excitement, saying, "We are thrilled about tomorrow's program and grateful for the platform PM Modi has provided to express our vision."

A total of 3,000 participants, selected through a rigorous merit-based process, are showcasing their innovative ideas.

This includes 1,500 individuals from the Viksit Bharat Track, representing the best 500 teams from state championships, 1,000 chosen from cultural events and exhibitions, and 500 recognized for their significant contributions across ten thematic tracks.

The dialogue symbolizes a convergence of youth leadership and innovative concepts. Activities encompass cultural programs, exhibitions, and brainstorming sessions focused on innovation and development.

January 12 is anticipated to be the pivotal moment of the event, featuring the highly awaited interaction between PM Modi and the participants, who are united in their aspirations for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.