**Executive Summary**
This document is a New Year's message from the Vice-President, reflecting on India's achievements and progress in 2025 across various fields, from science and technology to sports and culture. It calls upon the youth of India to take five pledges for the nation's future. The message was issued on January 1, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Year in Review (2025):**
* Recognized as a year of renewed confidence, collective resolve, and national pride.
* India safeguarded its sovereignty, strengthened its global standing, and moved forward with unity of purpose.
* **Security and Justice:**
* Operation Sindoor underscored India's determination to protect its citizens.
* A strong message was sent to terrorists and their sponsors.
* **Legislative and Commemorative Highlights:**
* Parliament enacted historic legislations towards Viksit Bharat.
* Commemorated the 150th year of VandeMataram.
* Observed several landmark occasions including anniversaries of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji.
* **Cultural and Spiritual Milestones:**
* The Dhwajarohan ceremony at the Ram Mandir and the grand Mahakumbh drew global attention.
* Diwali was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
* Initiatives such as Kashi Tamil Sangamam further strengthened India's cultural unity.
* **Science, Technology, and Space Achievements:**
* India strengthened its position as a global innovation hub.
* Successful SPADEX mission demonstrated satellite docking capabilities.
* LVM 3-M6 launch showcased India's heavy-lift capacity.
* The mission of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station marked a significant step.
* **Sports Achievements:**
* Men's Cricket Team won the ICC Champions Trophy.
* Women's Cricket Team won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time.
* India won both men's and women's titles at the Kho Kho World Cup.
* **Call to Youth (2026):**
* Five pledges for the youth of India:
1. Remain free from drugs and addiction.
2. Adopt technology responsibly and ethically.
3. Focus on physical and mental health.
4. Uphold constitutional values and social harmony.
5. Contribute selflessly to the nation's progress.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth of India**
* **Impact**: They are called upon as custodians of the nation's future to embody the five pledges outlined in the message.
* **Action Required**: To adopt and live by the five pledges for Bharat Mata.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat: A national vision towards which the nation is progressing.
Operation Sindoor: An operation that underscored India's determination to protect its citizens and sovereignty.
SPADEX mission: A successful ISRO mission that demonstrated satellite docking capabilities.
ISRO: The Indian Space Research Organisation, which led the SPADEX mission.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam: An initiative that further strengthened India's cultural unity and civilisational bonds.
Vice President's Secretariat
VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ON THE
OCCASION OF THE NEW YEAR
प्रव तथ: 01 JAN 2026 3:31PM by PIB Delhi
As we welcome the New Year 2026, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to my brothers and
sisters in India and across the world.
The year 2025 will be remembered as a year of renewed confidence, collective resolve and national pride.
From safeguarding our sovereignty and security to strengthening India’s global standing across diverse
fields, the nation moved forward with unity of purpose and clarity of vision.
Operation Sindoor underscored India’s determination to protect its citizens and sent a strong message to
terrorists and their sponsors that justice and security will prevail, and that any threat to our sovereignty
will be met with firm and resolute action.
During the year, Parliament enacted historic legislations reflecting the nation’s determined march towards
Viksit Bharat, while also witnessing significant deliberations, including the commemoration of the 150th
year of VandeMataram.
The nation solemnly observed several landmark occasions, including the 350th anniversary of the
martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji; the 150th birth anniversaries of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji and Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel Ji; the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee; and the 100th birth
anniversary of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji.
The year also witnessed major cultural, spiritual and civilisational milestones. The Dhwajarohan ceremony
at the Ram Mandir and the grand Mahakumbh drew global attention to India’s living heritage.
Adding to this pride, Diwali was inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO,
reaffirming the universal values of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and dharma over
adharma.
Initiatives such as Kashi Tamil Sangamam further strengthened India’s cultural unity and civilisational
bonds.
India’s achievements in science, technology and space during 2025 further strengthened its position as a
global innovation hub.
Under the leadership of the ISRO, the successful SPADEX mission demonstrated satellite docking
capabilities, while the LVM 3-M6 launch showcased India’s growing heavy-lift capacity.
The mission of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station marked a
significant step in India’s expanding human spaceflight ambitions.
In the field of sports, 2025 brought many moments of national pride.
Our Men’s Cricket Team lifted the ICC Champions Trophy, while the Indian Women’s Cricket Team
created history by winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time.India also won both the men’s and women’s titles at the Kho Kho World Cup.
India’s daughters and para-athletes continued to inspire the nation through outstanding performances at
major international championships.
Individual excellence was exemplified by Divya Deshmukh emerging as the Women’s Chess World Cup
Champion and Sheetal Devi clinching the para-archery world title, while collective achievement was
reflected in India’s victory at the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup.
As we step into 2026, I call upon the youth of India, the custodians of the nation’s future, to take the
following five pledges for Bharat Mata on this New Year:
1. To remain completely free from drugs and all forms of addiction, and to lead lives rooted in
discipline, clarity and purpose.
2. To adopt technology responsibly and ethically, using innovation and digital tools for nation-building
and inclusive development.
3. To focus on physical and mental health, by embracing yoga, sports and an active, balanced lifestyle.
4. To uphold constitutional values, integrity and social harmony, and to strengthen the foundations of
India’s democracy.
5. To contribute selflessly to the progress of the nation, through service, excellence in work and
commitment to the ideals of Bharat.
Guided by these values, inspired by the energy of our youth and rooted in our rich cultural ethos, India
will continue its determined march towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
May the New Year bring peace, prosperity and progress to each one of us.
I wish you all a healthy, wealthy and Happy New Year 2026.
Jai Hind ! Long Live Mother Bharat!
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