MY Bharat to Organise ‘Vande Mataram Camp’ Across the Country to Foster National Unity

**Executive Summary** The Department of Youth Affairs, through MY Bharat, is launching a nationwide initiative of 20 "Vande Mataram Camps" to foster national unity and youth leadership. The inaugural seven-day residential camp will be held in Kolkata from 24 to 30 June 2026, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. The program aims to engage 3,000 young citizens in constitutional education and cultural exchange to support the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Program Scale and Participant Demographics** * The initiative consists of 20 camps across identified districts, each hosting 150 participants. * Targeted at youth aged 15–29 years, involving approximately 3,000 participants in total. * Each camp will include representatives from six different states to promote regional integration. * Mandatory inclusion of participants from the Northeast. * A minimum of 50% participation is reserved for women and socially disadvantaged sections. * **Core Objectives and Themes** * Strengthening national integration, constitutional values, and democratic traditions. * Nurturing "nation-oriented" young leaders through civic responsibility and leadership development. * Addressing contemporary concerns including digital literacy, social responsibility, and community engagement. * Promoting cultural confidence and emotional integration across regional and linguistic boundaries. * **Camp Activities and Curriculum** * Seven-day immersive residential sessions featuring thematic workshops on the Constitution and civic duties. * Educational sessions on the historical significance of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the freedom movement. * Cultural exchange programs involving language, cuisine, and sports. * Field visits to sites of historical importance and "Nation First" dialogue sessions. * Workshops on leadership, community mobilization, and flagship government initiatives. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Indian Youth (Aged 15–29)** **Impact** Young citizens gain access to leadership training, historical education, and a platform for cross-cultural interaction. The program enhances their understanding of civic duties and provides exposure to government flagship schemes. **Action Required** Interested and eligible youth must engage with the MY Bharat platform to participate in the scheduled camps. **Stakeholder: Department of Youth Affairs / MY Bharat** **Impact** The Department is responsible for the logistical execution of 20 nationwide camps and ensuring that diversity mandates (gender, social, and regional) are met. **Action Required** Organize and facilitate the first camp in Kolkata (24–30 June 2026) and oversee the subsequent rollout across other identified districts. **Stakeholder: Women and Socially Disadvantaged Sections** **Impact** These groups are guaranteed at least 50% representation in the program, ensuring equitable access to leadership development and national mobilization efforts. **Action Required** Eligible individuals from these sections should apply to ensure the mandatory participation quotas are fulfilled.

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