**Executive Summary**
The Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme held Phase 2 outreach sessions on March 24, 2026, engaging over 850 students from prominent Delhi institutions in dialogues regarding the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has reached a cumulative participation of 7,300 youth across 33 sessions to date. A primary objective is to encourage students to register on the MY Bharat portal to participate in nation-building and volunteering opportunities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Participation**
* **Active Engagement:** More than 850 students participated in sessions on March 24, 2026, focusing on nation-building and the development vision for 2047.
* **Cumulative Reach:** Phase 2 of Delhi Yuva Connect has successfully conducted 33 sessions with over 7,300 total youth participants.
* **Participating Institutions:** Outreach was conducted at Delhi Technological University (DTU), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), and Gitarattan International Business School, Rohini.
**Leadership and Dialogue**
* **Youth Icons:** Sessions were led by Youth Icons Om Tiwari, Shubhangi Kshitiza, and Ranveer Singh Solanki, who facilitated "Yuva Samvad" interactions.
* **Keynote Address:** Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil (Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs) emphasized that youth energy and ideas are essential for a developed India.
* **Focus on Women:** Specific highlights were made regarding the power of young women in shaping the nation’s future.
**Strategic Platforms**
* **MY Bharat Portal:** Defined as a one-stop solution platform for youth engagement, connecting citizens with volunteering and nation-building programs.
* **VBYLD:** The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) was highlighted as a critical platform for youth to contribute ideas and drive change.
**Impact Analysis**
**Students and Young Citizens**
**Impact**
Students gain a direct platform to share aspirations and perspectives on India’s growth. They are provided with structured opportunities for volunteering and leadership through government-backed digital portals.
**Action Required**
Register on the MY Bharat portal (https://mybharat.gov.in) and actively participate in youth-led initiatives and volunteering programs.
**Educational Institutions (DTU, IGDTUW, and Gitarattan International Business School)**
**Impact**
These institutions serve as the primary hubs for facilitating interactions between students and government leadership, enhancing their role in national development initiatives.
**Action Required**
Continue to host and facilitate outreach sessions, encouraging student attendance in "Yuva Samvad" interactions.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**
**Impact**
The Ministry successfully expands its reach through Phase 2 of the initiative, building momentum for the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision among the student population.
**Action Required**
Maintain the momentum of the Delhi Yuva Connect sessions and continue promoting the MY Bharat and VBYLD platforms to achieve cumulative engagement targets.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme: An outreach initiative aimed at engaging youth in nation-building dialogues and the vision of a developed India.
MY Bharat: A one-stop digital platform for youth engagement, volunteering, and nation-building opportunities.
Viksit Bharat@2047: The strategic vision and target for India to become a developed nation by the year 2047.
Department of Youth Affairs: The primary administrative body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports responsible for youth-led outreach initiatives.
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD): A platform enabling youth to contribute ideas and drive meaningful change towards national development.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Sees Strong
Participation in Delhi Across Campuses
The Energy And Ideas Of Our Youth Are Key To Viksit Bharat -
Says Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
Continuing the momentum of Phase 2 of Delhi Yuva Connect, over 850 students across key institutions
participated in the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme on 24th March 2026, engaging in
meaningful dialogue on nation-building and the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
The outreach today was conducted across three prominent institutions including Delhi Technological
University (DTU), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), and Gitarattan
International Business School, Rohini - with sessions led by Youth Icons Om Tiwari, Shubhangi
Kshitiza, and Ranveer Singh Solanki, respectively, facilitating engaging interactions and Yuva Samvad
with participating students.The session at IGDTUW was graced by Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth
Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, who attended as the Chief Guest and interacted with
students, encouraging their active participation in nation-building.
Addressing the students, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil highlighted the power of young women in shaping
India’s future and encouraged active participation in national initiatives. She also emphasized the role of
platforms like MY Bharat and Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) in enabling youth to
contribute ideas and drive meaningful change.
Across institutions, the sessions featured engaging presentations and Yuva Samvad interactions, where
students shared their ideas, aspirations, and perspectives on contributing to India’s growth story.
With these engagements, Phase 2 of Delhi Yuva Connect has reached 33 sessions so far, with a
cumulative participation of over 7,300 youth, reflecting the growing momentum of youth engagement
under the initiative.
Students and young citizens are encouraged to register on the MY Bharat portal (https://mybharat.gov.i
n) and actively participate in youth-led initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and nation-building
programs. Serving as a one-stop solution platform for youth engagement, MY Bharat continues to
connect young people with opportunities to contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit
Bharat@2047.
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Pawan Singh Faujdar
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