**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is launching Phase-2 of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP) in Delhi on March 9, 2026. This initiative aims to engage over 10,000 youth from 35+ colleges to foster ideas and participation in nation-building towards Viksit Bharat@2047. Registrations and activities are facilitated through the MY Bharat digital platform.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Programme Launch and Scope:**
* Phase-2 of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP) will launch in Delhi on March 9, 2026.
* The programme aims to engage over 10,000 students from more than 35 colleges across Delhi.
* This expansion builds on the success of the first phase conducted in 2025, which involved 274 universities and colleges across 22 States and Union Territories, mobilizing approximately 20,000 youth.
* **Objectives and Vision:**
* The primary objective is to strengthen youth engagement with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
* The programme seeks to connect young citizens with India's development journey and encourage their participation as responsible nation-builders.
* It aims to create a platform for youth voices to contribute meaningfully to national development through the spirit of Jan Bhagidari.
* **Programme Structure and Activities:**
* The programme will consist of interactive sessions, dialogues, and engagement activities.
* Sessions will be led by Youth Icons, including Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Presenters and winners of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament.
* Youth leaders will share their experiences to inspire participation in nation-building.
* Engaging presentations and Yuva Samvad sessions will allow students to share ideas, aspirations, and perspectives.
* **Collaboration and Participation:**
* The programme will be organized in collaboration with leading institutions across Delhi, including Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, IIIT Delhi, and Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, among others.
* MY Bharat registration and awareness stalls will be set up at participating institutions to encourage youth to join the MY Bharat platform.
* Youth participation will be facilitated through the MY Bharat digital platform.
* **Registration and Access:**
* All registrations and programme-related activities are conducted through the MY Bharat Portal: https://mybharat.gov.in/.
* Youth across the country are encouraged to register and actively participate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth Participants**
* **Impact**: They will have the opportunity to engage with national development initiatives, share their ideas and perspectives, interact with Youth Icons, and become active participants in nation-building. They will also gain access to the MY Bharat digital platform.
* **Action Required**: Register and actively participate in the programme through the MY Bharat Portal.
**Participating Educational Institutions**
* **Impact**: These institutions will host awareness stalls and facilitate student participation in the VBYCP, contributing to their engagement with national youth initiatives.
* **Action Required**: Facilitate the setup of MY Bharat registration and awareness stalls and encourage student participation.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports**
* **Impact**: The Ministry will further its commitment to empowering youth and shaping the country's future by successfully expanding the VBYCP in Delhi, fostering deeper institutional engagement and a larger youth audience.
* **Action Required**: Execute the launch and management of Phase-2 of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme as planned.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme: The primary program being launched and expanded, focusing on youth engagement for national development.
MY Bharat: A related initiative or platform that facilitates registration and participation in youth engagement activities.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The government ministry responsible for launching and overseeing the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme.
Delhi: The primary location for the Phase-2 expansion of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme.
Viksit Bharat@2047: The overarching national vision and goal that the program aims to contribute to.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MY Bharat To Launch Phase–2 Of Viksit Bharat
Yuva Connect In Delhi From 9th March 2026
Over 10,000 Youth To Participate Across 35+ Colleges In The
National Capital
Posted On: 08 MAR 2026 3:33PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, through Mera Yuva Bharat, will launch
Phase–2 of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP) in Delhi starting 9th March 2026.
The initiative aims to strengthen youth engagement with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Yuva Shakti with new ideas for one vision - Viksit Bharat by 2047. 🇮🇳
The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect – Second Edition of Delhi will begin from 9 March
2026, bringing together youth from 35+ colleges across Delhi to engage, share
ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of the… pic.twitter.com/F5foZLuj4c
— YAS Ministry (@YASMinistry) March 8, 2026
Building upon the overwhelming response received during the first phase conducted in 2025, the
programme will significantly expand its outreach in Delhi this year which will cover 35+ colleges across
the national capital, reaching a much larger youth audience and creating deeper institutional engagement.
The initiative has already gained strong momentum across the country, reflecting the spirit of Yuva
Shakti and the growing enthusiasm of young citizens to actively participate in nation-building. So
far, the programme has covered 274 universities and colleges across 22 States and Union Territories,
where 274 Youth Icons have interacted with students and mobilised nearly 20,000 youth. Building on
this momentum, the expanded Delhi phase is expected to see over 10,000 students participate in
interactive sessions, dialogues and engagement activities designed to connect young citizens with India’s
development journey and encourage their participation as responsible nation-builders.
The programme will be organised in collaboration with leading institutions across Delhi. Selected colleges
include Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, IIIT Delhi, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical
University for Women, Don Bosco Institute of Technology (Okhla), Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of
Technology, along with several other prominent institutions in the city.
The sessions will be led by Youth Icons, including Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue Presenters,
winners of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, and youth who have excelled in various national
youth initiatives. These youth leaders will interact directly with students, sharing their experiences and
encouraging the Amrit Peedhi to actively participate in the journey of nation-building.Through engaging presentations and Yuva Samvad sessions, students will have the opportunity to
share their ideas, aspirations and perspectives on building an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat by
2047. The programme aims to create a platform where youth voices contribute meaningfully to
national development through the spirit of Jan Bhagidari.
Alongside these engagements, MY Bharat registration and awareness stalls will be set up at the
participating institutions to encourage youth to join the MY Bharat platform and take part in volunteer-
driven initiatives contributing to nation-building.
The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme reflects the Government’s continued commitment to
empowering India’s youth and creating platforms for their meaningful participation in shaping the
country’s future. By connecting young minds with the national development agenda, the initiative seeks to
inspire the youth of India to become active partners in the journey towards an Atmanirbhar Viksit
Bharat@2047.
Youth participation in the programme will be facilitated through the MY Bharat digital platform, enabling
seamless registration and engagement.
All registrations and programme-related activities are being conducted through the MY Bharat Portal: http
s://mybharat.gov.in/. Youth across the country are encouraged to register and actively participate in this
initiative.
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Pawan Singh Faujdar
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