**Executive Summary**
The MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 culminated on April 12, 2026, with the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held across 17 zones to integrate youth perspectives into national policymaking. The initiative sought to align young citizens' aspirations with the Union Budget 2026, focusing on inclusive democracy and women-led development. Key outcomes included a formal resolution supporting parliamentary seat expansion and the immediate implementation of women's political reservation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Nari Shakti Youth Parliament Overview**
* **Scale and Scope:** The event engaged over 7,000 young women simultaneously across 17 national zones, including cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Srinagar.
* **Core Theme:** The initiative was anchored in the theme "Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat Ki Awaaz, Strengthening Inclusive Democracy."
* **Discussion Pillars:** Deliberations focused on human capital development, agriculture and rural economy, future economy, women-led development, and sustainable growth.
**Policy Resolutions and Legislative Support**
* **Constitutional Amendment:** Participants collectively endorsed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816.
* **Women’s Reservation:** The resolution supported a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha.
* **Implementation Advocacy:** The Parliament called for the immediate implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, starting from the 2029 General Elections, by delinking it from delimitation constraints.
**Future Roadmap for Youth Engagement**
* **Decentralized Format:** The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) will shift from a centralized model to a decentralized format starting this year.
* **State-Level Integration:** Engagement will begin with state-level editions and quizzes, with winners progressing to the national level to ensure grassroots participation.
* **Holistic Mobilization:** The Ministry introduced complementary initiatives like “Sundays on Cycle” to promote environmental awareness, fitness, and sustainable living.
**Impact Analysis**
**Young Women and Youth Citizens**
**Impact**
They have gained a structured national platform to influence the Union Budget and governance processes. The transition to decentralized dialogues provides greater access for grassroots participants to engage in nation-building.
**Action Required**
Youth are encouraged to participate in upcoming state-level VBYLD editions and quizzes, and to embody the "Panch Pran" and "Nation First" principles in their civic contributions.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MY Bharat)**
**Impact**
The organization has demonstrated the institutional capacity to mobilize youth at scale and is now tasked with managing a more complex, decentralized engagement model.
**Action Required**
The Ministry must implement the new decentralized format for VBYLD and continue organizing localized mobilization events such as "Sundays on Cycle."
**National Policy Makers and Legislators**
**Impact**
The formal resolution adopted across 17 zones provides a direct mandate from the youth regarding the expansion of the Lok Sabha and the acceleration of women's political representation.
**Action Required**
Decision-makers are presented with youth-led recommendations to delink the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from delimitation constraints for faster implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026: A national platform designed to connect young citizens with governance processes and the Union Budget through consultative dialogues.
Nari Shakti Youth Parliament: A nationwide democratic engagement exercise involving over 7,000 young women to discuss policy pillars such as human capital and women-led development.
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): The institutional platform under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports responsible for mobilizing youth for large-scale policy participation.
Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026: A proposed legislative measure endorsed during the initiative to expand Lok Sabha seats to 816 and provide 33% reservation for women.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023: A legislative act for women's political representation whose timely implementation from the 2029 General Elections was advocated for in the formal resolution.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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“Youth Must Lead in Strengthening Democracy with Nation
First and Kartavya” — Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Over 7,000 Young Women Lead Democratic Dialogue in Nari
Shakti Youth Parliament
Posted On: 13 APR 2026 8:48PM by PIB Delhi
Launched as a transformative initiative to deepen youth participation in policymaking, MY Bharat
Budget Quest 2026 was conceptualised as a national platform to connect young citizens with governance
processes and the Union Budget. The initiative draws inspiration from the consultative spirit of the Viksit
Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026, where youth voices contributed meaningfully to
national priorities, with several ideas finding reflection in the Union Budget 2026. Building on this
foundation, Budget Quest has emerged as a structured mechanism to channel youth aspirations into policy
discourse.
As a part of this nationwide initiative, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva
Bharat (MY Bharat), organised the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament on 12 April 2026, which culminated
across 17 zones nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the Budget Quest journey. Anchored in
the theme “Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat Ki Awaaz, Strengthening Inclusive Democracy”, the initiative
brought together over 7,000 young women in an unprecedented exercise of democratic engagement and
policy dialogue.
Spanning the country, the Youth Parliament was conducted simultaneously across Mumbai, Amaravati,
Bengaluru, Bhopal, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Hisar, Delhi, Chandigarh, Shillong, Ahmedabad,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Ranchi, Lucknow, Patna, and Srinagar, reflecting the scale, diversity, and
inclusiveness of the programme. Participants from varied academic, social, and regional backgrounds
engaged in structured parliamentary-style discussions, demonstrating informed perspectives and a deep
commitment to Janbhagidari.
In alignment with the objectives of Budget Quest 2026, panel discussions across all zones were
organised on key thematic pillars such as human capital development, agriculture and rural economy,
future economy, women-led development, and sustainable growth, enabling participants to engage
meaningfully with national priorities.
A key outcome of these deliberations was the adoption of a formal resolution across all 17 zones,
collectively endorsing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing expansion of Lok Sabha
seats from 543 to 816, with 33% reservation for women. The resolution also emphasised the timelyimplementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 from the 2029 General Elections, while
advocating for delinking implementation from delimitation constraints to ensure effective and immediate
realisation of women’s political representation.
The proceedings across all zones reflected a strong spirit of nation-building, commencing with
‘Malarpan’ to Swami Vivekananda, symbolising inspiration from his vision of youth-led transformation,
and resonating with the collective rendition of “Vande Mataram”, reinforcing unity and national pride.
The events were graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Hon’ble Governors, Chief Ministers,
and public representatives across states, who highlighted the transformative role of Nari Shakti as leaders
and decision-makers in India’s development journey.Further reinforcing the significance of the initiative, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in a
message conveyed on the occasion, appreciated the widespread participation of youth and highlighted that
such dialogues unlock the creative potential of young minds and strengthen participatory governance,
while shaping India’s future growth trajectory.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports
and Labour & Employment, emphasised that youth must play a central role in strengthening
democracy, underscoring that the spirit of Nation First and Kartavya must guide their actions. Reiterating
the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of the ‘Panch Pran’, he called upon young citizens to actively live
and embody the resolve of a Viksit Bharat, and to build the India of their dreams through informed
participation and responsible leadership.
Highlighting the future roadmap for youth engagement, the Union Minister announced that the Viksit
Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) will, from this year onwards, adopt a decentralised format,
beginning with State-level editions and quizzes, with winning participants progressing to the national
level. This marks a shift from the earlier centralised format, enabling wider participation and deeper
grassroots engagement of youth across the country.
He further noted that such initiatives are not merely platforms for dialogue, but instruments to nurture a
generation of responsible citizens who contribute actively to governance and nation-building.
Complementing this nationwide policy engagement, the Ministry also organised “Sundays on Cycle”
across multiple locations, promoting environmental awareness, fitness, and sustainable living, thereby
presenting a holistic model of youth mobilisation.
The successful culmination of the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament across 17 zones stands as a
testament to MY Bharat’s institutional capacity to mobilise youth at scale, translating national
priorities into meaningful grassroots engagement.
As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, this initiative reflects the emergence of
a generation that is informed, articulate, and action-oriented, where Nari Shakti is not only participating
in governance, but actively shaping the nation’s future.
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Pawan Singh Faujdar
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