**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), will organize a nationwide Shaheed Diwas Padyatra on March 23, 2026, across 763 districts to honor freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. Under the theme “MY Bharat, My Responsibility,” the initiative aims to channel youth energy toward nation-building and responsible citizenship. Key activities include a central 2.31 km march in Faridabad led by government dignitaries and nationwide civic activities scheduled for March 22, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Objectives**
* **Purpose:** To pay tribute to the sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Shivaram Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar.
* **Core Theme:** “MY Bharat, My Responsibility,” focusing on the transition from honoring the past to embracing future duties.
* **Goal:** To transform remembrance into active nation-building by fostering volunteerism and civic consciousness among the youth.
**Event Logistics and Scale**
* **Nationwide Reach:** Padyatras will be conducted across all 763 districts in India.
* **Central Event:** A major march will be held in Faridabad, Haryana, covering approximately 2.31 km from K.L. Mehta Dayanand College to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk.
* **Participation:** The Faridabad event expects over 10,000 youth participants and will be led by Union MoS Smt. Raksha Khadse and Haryana Sports Minister Shri Gaurav Gautam.
**Pre-Event and Supplementary Activities**
* **Civic Sense Challenge:** Scheduled for March 22, 2026, involving nationwide Shramdaan activities such as cleanliness drives and road safety awareness.
* **Digital Engagement:** A nationwide campaign featuring quizzes on unsung heroes and a reel competition themed “Ek Yuva Aisa Bhi” hosted on the MY Bharat portal.
* **Commitment Tools:** Installation of a “MY Bharat, My Responsibility” Pledge Wall for participants to publicly commit to nation-building.
**Institutional Impact**
* **Growth of MY Bharat:** The initiative builds on previous efforts, which include 1,573 District Level Padyatras and participation from over 21 lakh youth to date.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Youth**
**Impact**
Young citizens are positioned as the primary catalysts for change, moving from passive remembrance to active participation in civic duties and patriotism.
**Action Required**
Participate in the nationwide Padyatras on March 23, engage in the Shramdaan activities on March 22, and utilize the MY Bharat portal for digital competitions and pledges.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MY Bharat)**
**Impact**
The organization reinforces its vision of fostering a culture of volunteerism and scales its engagement through a unified nationwide movement.
**Action Required**
Coordinate the simultaneous execution of events across 763 districts and manage the central event in Faridabad.
**District Administrations**
**Impact**
Local administrations across the country are responsible for facilitating a large-scale youth-led engagement movement.
**Action Required**
Organize and host local marches, cleanliness drives, and road safety initiatives within their respective districts to ensure nationwide coverage.
Key Entities Referenced
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): An autonomous platform under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports designed to facilitate youth-led development and active participation in nation-building.
Shaheed Diwas Padyatra: A nationwide initiative involving marches across 763 districts to commemorate freedom fighters and foster civic consciousness among the youth.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary central ministry responsible for organizing the nationwide Padyatra and overseeing the MY Bharat platform.
Faridabad, Haryana: The central location designated for the primary national event of the nationwide Shaheed Diwas Padyatra.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MY Bharat to Organise Nationwide Shaheed
Diwas Padyatra 2026 across 763 Districts under
the theme “MY Bharat, My Responsibility”
Union MoS Smt. Raksha Khadse and Sports Minister Of
Haryana Shri. Gaurav Gautam to Lead Youth-Led Nationwide
Shaheed Diwas Padyatra in Faridabad on 23rd March 2026
Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 4:38PM by PIB Delhi
In a solemn tribute to the unparalleled sacrifice of India’s young freedom fighters - Shaheed Bhagat
Singh, Shaheed Shivaram Rajguru, and Shaeed Sukhdev Thapar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and
Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), will organise a nationwide Padyatra on March
23rd, 2026, marking Shaheed Diwas. The initiative will be conducted under the theme “MY Bharat, My
Responsibility.”
Every year, Shaheed Diwas serves as a powerful reminder that India’s freedom was earned through
sacrifice and courage. It reinforces the idea that freedom is not merely inherited, but must be
strengthened and preserved through continuous collective effort. In this context, the Shaheed Diwas
Padyatra seeks to transform remembrance into action by encouraging youth to actively participate
in nation-building.Recognising India’s demographic strength as one of the youngest nations in the world, the initiative aims
to channelise the energy, idealism, and aspirations of youth towards responsible citizenship. The
theme “MY Bharat, My Responsibility” reflects this transition, from honouring the sacrifices of the past
to embracing duties for the future.
Padyatras will be organised across all 763 districts of the country, with a major event to be organised in
Faridabad, Haryana, with participation of over 10,000 youth. Each district will host a march of
creating a unified nationwide movement of youth-led engagement.
The padyatra in Faridabad will be the central event of the nationwide Padyatra and will be graced by the presence
of key dignitaries Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse and Sports Minister of Haryana
Shri. Gaurav Gautam, whose presence will further inspire youth participation and strengthen the spirit of
collective responsibility.
In Faridabad, the Padyatra will commence from K.L. Mehta Dayanand College (Start Point) and proceed through
key landmarks including Ghanta Ghar, Market No. 5 (KC Road), before culminating at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chowk
(NH-5), covering an approximate distance of 2.31 km.
Driven by its vision of active youth participation in nation-building, MY Bharat has been consistently
organising such initiatives to foster civic consciousness among youth. So far, 13 National Level Viksit
Bharat Padyatras, 108 State Level Padyatras, and 1,573 District Level Padyatras have been
conducted, with participation of over 21 lakh youth. These efforts have collectively contributed to
building a strong culture of volunteerism, patriotism, and civic responsibility among young citizens.
In the lead-up to the Padyatra, several pre-event activities were organised to deepen engagement. These
include a nationwide digital campaign featuring quizzes on unsung heroes and freedom fighters on the MY
Bharat portal (mybharat.gov.in ), along with a reel competition themed “Ek Yuva Aisa Bhi,” encouraging
creative youth expression.Additionally, as part of a nationwide effort, a MY Bharat Civic Sense Challenge will be conducted on
March 22, 2026, involving Shramdaan activities across all districts, including cleanliness drives and
road safety awareness initiatives, reinforcing the spirit of collective responsibility. A special “MY Bharat,
My Responsibility” Pledge Wall will be installed, allowing participants to publicly commit to their role
in nation-building.
The Shaheed Diwas Padyatra is a nationwide call to action for youth to step forward as
active contributors to India’s growth story. It offers a meaningful platform for young citizens to
reaffirm their role in nation-building, strengthen the bonds of unity, and uphold the spirit of patriotism.
Youth across the country are urged to participate, take a pledge towards responsible citizenship, and
become catalysts of positive change. For further details, visit the MY Bharat Portal.
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