Date: 2026-04-23Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and MoS Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse to Lead Chintan Shivir of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministers in Srinagar from 24–26 April 2026
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host a three-day Chintan Shivir in Srinagar from April 24–26, 2026, to strengthen sports governance and youth development frameworks. Led by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the event aims to enhance Centre-State collaboration and align policies like the proposed Khelo Bharat Niti. Key outcomes include reviewing the Annual Action Plan 2026–27 and fostering a robust sports ecosystem in line with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Sports Ecosystem and Excellence**
* Focus on medal strategies and athlete development pathways under the Khelo India Mission.
* Improvement of Centre-State coordination through the introduction of the proposed Khelo Bharat Niti.
* Advancement of systems for grassroots sports development and talent identification.
* Promotion of clean and safe sports and the establishment of a sports goods manufacturing ecosystem.
* Review of Action Taken Reports (ATR) from previous editions to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
**Youth Development and Engagement**
* Deliberations on the Annual Action Plan 2026–27 and strengthening grassroots youth club ecosystems.
* Enhancing digital engagement through the MY Bharat portal and deepening convergence with the National Service Scheme (NSS).
* Focus on leadership development, volunteerism, experiential learning, and youth-led initiatives like Nasha Mukti Abhiyan.
* Improvement of fund flow mechanisms and programme coordination to increase outreach and efficiency.
**Methodology and Activities**
* Structured around the thematic framework of “Samvaad Se Samadhaan”, “Samadhaan Se Sankalp”, and “Aatmaavlokan”.
* Utilization of collaborative policy labs, feedback sessions, and real-time documentation to support actionable outcomes.
* Inclusion of holistic engagement activities such as Yoga sessions, a Fit India Cyclothon, and cultural programmes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
**Impact**
The Ministry gains a high-level platform for policy alignment and institutional convergence, allowing for the review of previous mandates and the setting of future strategic directions.
**Action Required**
Lead the deliberations, coordinate with national initiatives (Khelo India, MY Bharat, NSS), and document proceedings to ensure implementation of the Annual Action Plan 2026–27.
**State and Union Territory Ministers/Leadership**
**Impact**
Stakeholders are integrated into a cooperative federalism framework, enabling them to share best practices and align state-level sports and youth policies with national goals.
**Action Required**
Participate in presentations, thematic group work, and informal consultations to facilitate solution design and implementation planning for their respective regions.
**Youth and Athletes**
**Impact**
The demographic is affected by improved grassroots ecosystems, better talent identification pathways, and enhanced digital/physical platforms for engagement and development.
**Action Required**
Utilize the MY Bharat portal, participate in revamped sports pathways under Khelo India, and engage in volunteerism and leadership initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Chintan Shivir of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministers: A high-level platform for structured deliberations between the Centre and States to strengthen sports governance and youth development frameworks.
Khelo Bharat Niti: A proposed national policy aimed at improving Centre-State coordination for sports excellence, talent identification, and grassroots development.
Khelo India Mission: A key national initiative focused on athlete development pathways, medal strategies, and strengthening the sports ecosystem.
MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat): A digital platform and initiative designed to enhance youth engagement, leadership development, and volunteerism.
Viksit Bharat@2047: The national vision framework guiding policy directions for building a robust sports ecosystem and an empowered youth base by 2047.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and MoS
Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse to Lead Chintan
Shivir of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministers in
Srinagar from 24–26 April 2026
Centre–State Deliberations on Sports Excellence and Youth
Empowerment at Chintan Shivir in Srinagar
Srinagar to Host 3-Day Chintan Shivir of Youth Affairs &
Sports Ministers; Focus on Sports Governance and Youth
Development
Posted On: 23 APR 2026 5:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports will organise a three-day Chintan Shivir of Ministers of Youth
Affairs and Sports of States and Union Territories from April 24 to 26, 2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir
International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The Shivir will be led by Union
Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs &
Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse.
The Chintan Shivir will serve as a high-level platform for structured deliberations aimed at strengthening
sports governance and youth development frameworks through enhanced Centre–State collaboration,
policy alignment and institutional convergence. Senior leadership from the Ministry, including Dr. Pallavi
Jain Govil, Secretary (Youth Affairs), Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary (Youth Affairs),
and Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), along with representatives from key national initiatives such
as Khelo India, Fit India, MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS), will participate.
The deliberations will place significant emphasis on strengthening the sports ecosystem in the country,
with focused discussions on medal strategies and athlete development pathways under the Khelo India
Mission, improving Centre–State coordination through the proposed Khelo Bharat Niti, and advancing
systems for talent identification and grassroots sports development. Issues related to sports governance,
promotion of clean and safe sport, and the development of a robust sports goods manufacturing ecosystem
will also be taken up. The Shivir will further review the Action Taken Report of previous editions to
ensure continuity, accountability and measurable outcomes.
Alongside sports, the Shivir will deliberate extensively on youth affairs, with a focus on expanding
engagement, improving delivery frameworks and enhancing institutional impact. Discussions will include
the Annual Action Plan 2026–27, strengthening grassroots youth club ecosystems, and enhancing digital
engagement through the MY Bharat portal. Special emphasis will be placed on deepening convergencebetween MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS), including fund flow mechanisms and
programme coordination, to improve outreach and efficiency. Key themes such as leadership
development, volunteerism, experiential learning and youth-led initiatives like the Nasha Mukti Abhiyan
will also be deliberated upon.
The three-day programme has been structured around the thematic framework of “Samvaad Se
Samadhaan”, “Samadhaan Se Sankalp” and “Aatmaavlokan”, enabling dialogue, cross-learning and
action-oriented outcomes. The sessions will include keynote addresses, presentations by Ministry officials
and States, sharing of best practices, structured discussions and thematic group work. Collaborative policy
labs and feedback sessions will facilitate solution design and implementation planning, while real-time
documentation of deliberations will support actionable outcomes.
The Shivir will also include activities aimed at promoting holistic engagement, including Yoga sessions, a
Fit India Cyclothon and a cultural programme, along with opportunities for informal consultations among
participating States and Union Territories.
The Chintan Shivir is envisaged as an important step towards strengthening cooperative federalism,
fostering convergence across stakeholders and enhancing programme effectiveness across both sports and
youth development sectors. The outcomes are expected to guide future policy direction and contribute to
building a robust sports ecosystem alongside an empowered and engaged youth base, in line with the
vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
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