PM to Interact with Participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme - 25th July 2026 - Prime Minister's Office - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with over 400 youth participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 via video conferencing on July 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The programme, conducted throughout June 2026, aimed to integrate border villages into the national development narrative of "Viksit Bharat." This interaction serves as a follow-up to the participants' field experiences across India's frontier regions.

Key Points / Main Content

• Programme Scale and Selection

  • Over 400 youth representing every State and Union Territory were selected for the 2026 programme.
  • Selection was conducted through a nationwide online quiz competition that saw participation from more than three lakh youth.
  • The initiative was implemented through the "MY Bharat" platform to realize the vision of border villages as the "first villages" of the nation.

• Timeline and Geography

  • The programme was organized in two phases from June 4 to June 30, 2026.
  • Activities covered 74 vibrant border villages located across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

• On-Ground Activities

  • Participants lived with local communities to engage in Swachhta (cleanliness) drives and awareness campaigns regarding Government schemes.
  • Activities included Yuva Sammelans, cultural exchange programmes, tree plantation drives, and Mini Model Panchayat simulations.
  • Youth interacted with local artisans and visited institutions of strategic importance.

• Strategic Objectives

  • Provided first-hand exposure to the socio-economic landscape, cultural heritage, and developmental aspirations of frontier regions.
  • Fostered national integration and community participation.
  • Developed a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of India’s border areas.

Impact Analysis

Youth Participants Impact: Gained first-hand exposure to the cultural heritage and socio-economic challenges of border regions while serving as active partners in the "Viksit Bharat" journey. Action Required: Attend the scheduled interaction with the Prime Minister via video conferencing on July 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

Border Communities (Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand) Impact: Positioned as "first villages" of the nation, receiving increased visibility and community engagement through participant-led drives and simulations. Action Required: No specific future action is mentioned for this group, though they served as hosts and partners during the June programme phases.

Prime Minister’s Office / Government Impact: Facilitates a direct feedback loop with youth regarding the development of frontier regions and the progress of the Vibrant Village initiative. Action Required: Lead the video conference interaction on the designated date and time to engage with the selected participants.