Date: 2026-06-17Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
"This Country Is Our Youth; They Must Become Active Stakeholders in the Journey Towards Viksit Bharat 2047": MoS Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse
**Executive Summary**
The National Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded on June 17, 2026, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The two-day event brought together 105 young leaders to engage in democratic deliberations concerning the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The program focused on empowering youth as active stakeholders in nation-building and highlighted India's upcoming 2026 BRICS Chairship.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Objectives**
* Organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, to provide a platform for youth to engage with democratic institutions.
* Aimed to strengthen leadership skills and channel youth aspirations toward the goal of a developed India by 2047.
* Emphasized the "Nari Shakti Vandan" spirit as a defining element of Viksit Bharat.
**Parliamentary Proceedings**
* Participants engaged in simulated proceedings, including debates, Question Hour, and short-duration discussions.
* Deliberations focused on issues of national importance, reflecting the commitment of youth to addressing contemporary challenges.
* The 105 participants were selected through competitive district and state-level rounds to represent national diversity.
**International Cooperation and BRICS**
* India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 was highlighted, featuring the theme "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability."
* Discussions noted that BRICS nations account for nearly 45% of the world's population, with youth demographics serving as a source of global strength.
**Recognition and Awards**
* **Best Opening Speaker:** Riya Pandey (Delhi).
* **Best Question:** Apurva Sharma (Haryana).
* **Best Responder:** Kepozo Kapuh (Nagaland).
* **Best Short Discussion:** Sain Chirag Kumar (Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu).
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Youth / Participants**
**Impact**
Participants gained direct experience with democratic processes and were recognized as critical stakeholders in the nation’s development journey. The event transformed 105 young leaders into active contributors to the national discourse.
**Action Required**
Youth are encouraged to utilize the "MY Bharat" platform to channel their aspirations and continue participating in nation-building activities.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
**Impact**
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and successfully facilitated a multi-tier selection process (district, state, and national) to identify leadership potential.
**Action Required**
The Ministry must continue to develop initiatives like VBYP and MY Bharat to ensure youth remain active partners in shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
**MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)**
**Impact**
Identified as the key initiative for channeling youth participation and uniting the dreams and aspirations of the 105 national participants.
**Action Required**
The organization must integrate the talent and potential demonstrated by these participants into ongoing national development projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026: A national program providing a platform for youth leaders to engage with democratic processes and contribute to national discourse on India's development.
Viksit Bharat@2047: A government vision and policy roadmap aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
MY Bharat: A primary digital initiative and platform designed to channel youth aspirations and facilitate participation in nation-building activities.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The central government ministry responsible for organizing the Youth Parliament and implementing youth-centric development programs.
India's BRICS Chairship 2026: A referenced international leadership role for India focused on the theme of 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
"This Country Is Our Youth; They Must Become
Active Stakeholders in the Journey Towards
Viksit Bharat 2047": MoS Youth Affairs & Sports
Smt. Raksha Khadse
Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 culminates at the historic
Central Hall of the Parliament House: Nari Shakti Vandan
Defines the Spirit of Viksit Bharat
प्रव तथ: 17 JUN 2026 5:05PM by PIB Delhi
The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded with the award ceremony
today at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, bringing together 105 young leaders from across
States and Union Territories for two days of parliamentary deliberations, democratic engagement, and
discussions on the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
The award ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha
Khadse, in the presence of Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Shri Nitesh
Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; and Shri Shiv Ratan, Joint Secretary,
Department of Youth Affairs.Addressing the participants, Smt. Khadse emphasized that young people must become active stakeholders
in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. She described the Youth Parliament as a platform that
enables youth to engage with democratic institutions, contribute to national discourse and nation-building,
while highlighting MY Bharat as a key initiative for channeling youth aspirations and participation in
India's development journey.
The programme culminated with the announcement of Winners of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament
2026 across various categories like Best Opening Speaker [Riya Pandey, Delhi], Best Question [Apurva
Sharma, Haryana], Best Responder [Kepozo Kapuh, Nagaland] and Best Short Discussion [Sain Chirag
Kumar, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu].
Organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the programme
provided a unique platform for youth to engage with democratic processes, strengthen leadership skills,
and contribute their ideas towards nation-building. The participants, selected through district and state-
level rounds, represented the diversity, aspirations, and leadership potential of India's youth.
Over the course of the programme, participants engaged in parliamentary proceedings, including debates,
Question Hour, short-duration discussions, and thematic deliberations on issues of national importance.
The discussions reflected the awareness, creativity, and commitment of India's youth towards addressing
contemporary challenges and contributing to the nation's development journey.
As part of the programme, Dr. Sarah Jayal Sawkmie, Director (International Cooperation), delivered a
session on India's BRICS Chairship in 2026. She highlighted that BRICS nations account for nearly 45 per
cent of the world's population and represent one of the largest youth demographics globally, describingIndia's demographic dividend as a source of global strength. She also spoke about India's 2026 BRICS
theme, "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability."
In the closing Remarks Dr. Priyanka Shukla, CEO, MY Bharat, reflected on the participants' journey and
remarked that while the programme began with 105 participants, it concluded with 105 new dreams and
aspirations joining hands with MY Bharat. Appreciating the deliberations, she noted that while the awards
were limited, the talent and potential demonstrated by the participants were limitless.
The programme reaffirmed the Government's commitment to empowering youth as active partners in
nation-building and strengthening their role in shaping the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
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