**Executive Summary**
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hosted an informal interaction with a youth contingent from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh participating in the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026'. The event, organized by MY Bharat, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is part of the National Youth Festival held from January 10 to 12, 2026, culminating in an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12. The festival commemorates Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, observed as National Youth Day.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* The interaction was with 52 youth from Jammu and Kashmir and 31 from Ladakh.
* The National Youth Festival- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2026 is organized by MY Bharat.
* The event took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from January 10 to 12, 2026.
* The festival commemorates Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary (National Youth Day) on January 12.
* **Minister's Engagement:**
* Dr. Jitendra Singh met with each participant individually.
* He discussed their participation in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and the Cultural and Innovation Track.
* He encouraged them to make the most of the national platform.
* **Minister's Vision:**
* The Minister stated that the youth are active stakeholders in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
* He emphasized the importance of national integration and unity, stating that youth from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh play a crucial role in strengthening the country's social and cultural fabric.
* He encouraged participants to engage with peers, appreciate diversity, and present youth-led solutions.
* He expressed confidence that the youth would represent their regions with distinction and return as ambassadors of positive change.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth Contingent from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh**
* **Impact:**
* Opportunity to participate in a national-level dialogue.
* Interaction with peers from across India.
* Chance to present youth-led solutions.
* Opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister.
* **Action Required:**
* Participate in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and the Cultural and Innovation Track.
* Engage with peers from across India and appreciate the country's diversity.
* Present youth-led solutions in various areas.
* Represent their regions with distinction.
**MY Bharat, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
* **Impact:**
* Organizing and executing the National Youth Festival- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2026.
* **Action Required:**
* Continue organizing the National Youth Festival annually.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: A national-level platform for young leaders focused on nation-building, innovation, and leadership.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The ministry responsible for organizing the National Youth Festival- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2026.
J&K and Ladakh: Union Territories sending youth contingents to participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.
National Youth Festival: An annual event commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which hosts the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy who interacted with the youth contingents.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hosts informal
interaction with J&K and Ladakh contingent
participating in 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders
Dialogue’
The energy of J&K and Ladakh youth reflects the changing
narrative of New India, says Dr Jitendra Singh
For the last two days, this enthusiastic group of school and
college students has been enthralling peers from other parts
of the country with their creativity and talent, says the
Minister
This novel experiment, conceptualised by PM
@narendramodi, has made the youth partners in India’s
development journey,” says Dr Jitendra Singh
प्रव तथ: 11 JAN 2026 5:04PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of
State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Space and Department of Atomic
Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh, met and interacted with the youth contingent from the Union Territory of
Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh at his residence here.
The interaction was held in a warm and informal atmosphere, with a special dinner hosted by the Minister
for the visiting youth participants.
The contingent comprises 52 youth from Jammu and Kashmir and 31 from Ladakh, who are in the
national capital to participate in the National Youth Festival- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026,
being organised by MY Bharat, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
During the interaction, Dr Jitendra Singh met each participant individually and took keen interest in
understanding their backgrounds, aspirations, and the activities they would be undertaking at the national-
level event. He discussed their participation in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track as well as the Cultural
and Innovation Track, and encouraged them to make the most of this national platform.
The national event is currently being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10 to 12, 2026,
culminating on January 12, when the youth contingent will also have an opportunity to interact with Prime
Minister, Narendra Modi. The National Youth Festival is organised annually to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, observed as National Youth Day.Addressing the youth, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the future of a developed India rests on the energy,
innovation and leadership of its young citizens. He highlighted that the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’
Dialogue is not merely a festival, but a nation-building platform where ideas, creativity and leadership
converge. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the Minister said that today’s youth are not
just beneficiaries of development but active stakeholders and co-creators in India’s journey towards
becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The Minister further emphasised the importance of national integration and unity, stating that youth from
regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh play a crucial role in strengthening the country’s social and
cultural fabric. Dr Jitendra Singh encouraged the participants to use the festival to engage with peers from
across India, appreciate the country’s diversity, and present youth-led solutions in areas ranging from
innovation and governance to culture and social development.
Dr Jitendra Singh concluded by expressing confidence that the youth from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
would represent their regions with distinction at the national level platform, and return as ambassadors of
positive change, carrying forward the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat and the transformative vision
of Viksit Bharat.*****
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