Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 19th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth Summit were held on 19 August 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under India’s 2026 Chairship theme of resilience, innovation, and sustainability. The events aimed to strengthen youth-led cooperation through thematic discussions and the deliberation of strategic frameworks. Consensus-based outcomes from these meetings will inform the upcoming BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for 22 August 2026 in Visakhapatnam.
Key Points / Main Content
Core Themes and Approach
The chairship is guided by the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
Engagements follow a "people-centric" and "humanity first" approach to align with broader BRICS priorities.
Thematic Discussion Areas
Education, Entrepreneurship, and Future Readiness.
Inclusive Development and Youth Wellbeing.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility.
People-to-People Cooperation and Youth Engagement.
Policy and Framework Deliberations
The Council deliberated on the Draft Joint Declaration and the BRICS Youth Cooperation Framework.
Discussions incorporated national experiences, observations, and best practices from member countries to reach a consensus.
Cultural and Institutional Engagement
The summit provided a platform for young leaders to share innovative approaches and explore deeper cooperation.
Delegates participated in cultural interactions involving traditional Gujarati cuisine and heritage to foster mutual appreciation.
Impact Analysis
BRICS Youth Delegates and LeadersImpact
They received a vibrant platform for dialogue and the exchange of ideas on issues of shared importance, such as sustainable development and future readiness.
Action Required
Share perspectives, experiences, and innovative approaches to help shape an inclusive and prosperous future.
BRICS Member and Partner CountriesImpact
Member states collaborated on foundational documents, including the BRICS Youth Cooperation Framework, ensuring their national best practices are represented.
Action Required
Continue to deliberate on the Draft Joint Declaration to maintain the momentum of youth-led cooperation.
BRICS Youth MinistersImpact
Ministers will receive consensus-based outcomes and finalized deliberations from the Council meeting to facilitate high-level decision-making.
Action Required
Attend the scheduled BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting on 22 August 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Key Entities Referenced
BRICS Youth Summit: A platform for youth delegates from member and partner countries to discuss priority areas such as education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
BRICS Youth Council Meeting: A deliberative body that met to discuss the Draft Joint Declaration and the BRICS Youth Cooperation Framework ahead of the ministerial meeting.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary organizing ministry, through its Department of Youth Affairs, responsible for India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 youth engagements.
BRICS Youth Cooperation Framework: A key policy document deliberated upon to guide and structure future cooperation among youth across BRICS nations.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The host location for the 2026 BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth Summit.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth
Summit Held Successfully in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat
प्रव तथ: 19 AUG 2026 8:18PM by PIB Delhi
India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 marked the successful conduct of the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and
BRICS Youth Summit held on 19th August 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, organised by the Department of
Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. India’s BRICS Chairship is
guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The BRICS
Youth engagements reflected a ‘people-centric’ and ‘humanity first’ approach, aligning youth cooperation
with the broader priorities of the BRICS framework.
The inaugural session was graced by the presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Harsh
Sanghavi; Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse; Acting Chief
Secretary, Govt. of Gujarat, Dr. Anju Sharma; Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Shri
Nitesh Kumar Mishra, and Heads of Delegation and Representatives from BRICS Member and Partner
Countries.Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Harsh Sanghavi initiating dialogue in the inaugural session
The BRICS Youth Summit brought together youth delegates, young leaders, officials and ministers from
BRICS member and partner countries, providing a vibrant platform for dialogue, exchange of ideas and
collective action on issues of shared importance to young people. The engagements reaffirmed the central
role of youth in advancing sustainable development, strengthening people-to-people ties and shaping a
more inclusive and prosperous future.
The BRICS Youth Summit featured thematic discussions structured around the key priority areas of youth
cooperation: Education, Entrepreneurship & Future Readiness; Inclusive Development & Youth
Wellbeing; Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility and People-to-People Cooperation & Youth
Engagement. The discussions provided an opportunity for young leaders and experts to share perspectives,
experiences and innovative approaches, while exploring avenues for deeper cooperation among BRICS
youth.Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse expressing her views in
inaugural session
The BRICS Youth Council Meeting, held alongside the Youth Summit, brought together representatives of
BRICS Member Countries to deliberate on priority areas of youth cooperation. The Council deliberated on
the Draft Joint Declaration and the BRICS Youth Cooperation Framework, taking into consideration the
observations, national experiences and best practices shared by Member Countries. The deliberations
contributed towards arriving at consensus-based outcomes ahead of the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting
scheduled to be held on 22 August 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.The BRICS members and partner delegates also experienced the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat through
traditional cuisine and cultural interactions, fostering greater appreciation of the diverse heritage of India
and creating opportunities for meaningful exchange of ideas, experiences and practices among
participating countries.
The successful conduct of the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth Summit in Gandhinagar,
set against the city’s vibrant cultural and institutional landscape, reaffirmed India’s commitment to
deepening youth-led cooperation within BRICS and providing young people with meaningful platforms to
contribute to the shared priorities and future of the BRICS family.
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