**Executive Summary**
On May 18, 2026, the Governor of Telangana, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, interacted with a youth delegation from Maharashtra visiting IIT Tirupati as part of Yuva Sangam Phase VI. Led by IISER Pune, the initiative aims to foster national unity and emotional integration through immersive academic and cultural exchanges. The Governor emphasized the critical role of youth in nation-building and encouraged delegates to serve as ambassadors for national integration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Governor’s Address and Objectives**
* Highlighted the importance of youth engagement in nation-building and inter-state collaboration.
* Stressed that initiatives like Yuva Sangam facilitate emotional integration and national harmony by connecting young citizens with different cultures and traditions.
* Urged students to promote mutual respect and collaboration to strengthen India’s unity in diversity.
* **Delegation Activities and Learning**
* The delegation engaged with faculty, researchers, and innovators at IIT Tirupati to gain exposure to scientific research and technological advancements.
* Participants took part in cultural interactions and community engagement activities to experience the heritage and traditions of Southern India.
* The program focused on academic excellence and providing firsthand experience of India’s developmental achievements.
* **Yuva Sangam Phase VI Framework**
* Launched by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education.
* Involves participants from 22 paired States and Union Territories.
* Designed to create pathways for a deeper understanding of India’s innovation ecosystems and shared aspirations for the nation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth Delegates (Students from Maharashtra)**
**Impact**
They receive firsthand exposure to different regional cultures, traditions, and advanced scientific research environments outside their home state.
**Action Required**
Carry forward the spirit of mutual respect and learning as ambassadors of national integration.
**Higher Education Institutions (IIT Tirupati and IISER Pune)**
**Impact**
These institutions serve as hubs for inter-state exchange, facilitating academic and cultural immersion for visiting students.
**Action Required**
Coordinate immersive engagements, provide access to research facilities, and organize community interaction activities.
**Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education**
**Impact**
The department drives the national agenda of cultural harmony and emotional integration by pairing 22 States and Union Territories.
**Action Required**
Continue the implementation of Yuva Sangam phases to strengthen the youth connect and national unity across India.
Key Entities Referenced
Yuva Sangam: An initiative by the Ministry of Education aimed at strengthening national unity and cultural harmony through youth exchange programs between paired States and Union Territories.
Ministry of Education: The nodal ministry responsible for the Yuva Sangam initiative, specifically through its Department of Higher Education.
IIT Tirupati: The host educational institution where the youth delegation participated in academic, scientific, and cultural engagements.
Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla: The Governor of Telangana who interacted with the delegation to highlight the role of youth in national integration.
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune: The lead institution that organized and headed the youth delegation from Maharashtra participating in the program.
Ministry of Education
Governor of Telangana interacts with Yuva
Sangam delegation, highlights youth’s role in
strengthening national integration
Governor encourages Yuva Sangam delegates to become
ambassadors of national unity
Posted On: 20 MAY 2026 8:17PM by PIB Delhi
The Governor of Telangana, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, interacted with a youth delegation from Maharashtra
visiting Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati under Yuva Sangam, on May 18, 2026.
The delegation, led by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, is participating
in a series of immersive academic, cultural, and experiential engagements aimed at strengthening inter-
state understanding and youth connect across India.
Addressing the students, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla highlighted the importance of youth engagement in
nation-building and underscored the role of cultural understanding and inter-state collaboration in
strengthening India’s unity in diversity. He noted that initiatives such as Yuva Sangam create meaningful
opportunities for young citizens to connect with different regions, cultures, and traditions, thereby
fostering emotional integration and national harmony.
The Governor appreciated the role of Yuva Sangam in promoting people-to-people connections and
enabling students to experience India’s cultural richness and developmental achievements firsthand. He
encouraged the delegates to carry forward the spirit of mutual respect, learning, and collaboration as
ambassadors of national integration.During their visit, the delegation engaged with faculty members, researchers, innovators, and students at
IIT Tirupati, gaining exposure to cutting-edge scientific research, academic excellence, and technological
advancements. They also experienced the vibrant cultural heritage and traditions of Southern India
through cultural interactions and community engagement activities.
Launched by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Yuva Sangam Phase VI seeks to
strengthen national unity, cultural harmony, and emotional integration through immersive educational and
cultural exchanges. The initiative brings together participants from 22 paired States and Union Territories,
creating pathways for deeper understanding of India’s diversity, innovation ecosystems, and shared
aspirations for nation-building.
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