Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: 3,000 Youth In Delhi To Present Vision For India's Future In Front Of PM Modi

Over 3,000 youth have gathered in Delhi for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue to showcase their vision for a developed India in front of PM Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet 3,000 youth in New Delhi on January 12 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 initiative.

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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: Over 3,000 motivated youth from across India have gathered in Delhi for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, an event organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the leadership of Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The three-day event which began on Friday, provides a platform for young leaders to present their ideas for the future of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and engage directly with policymakers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the youth festival was to ascertain what kind of developed India the youth want, and how to provide them opportunities and guidance for the same. The youth-led approach to this event is central, with the theme "By the youth, for the youth" resonating throughout the activities.

The selection process for participants began with a nationwide quiz competition. Over 30 lakh students from colleges across India participated in the Viksit Bharat Quiz, conducted in 12 languages to ensure inclusivity. The top 2 lakh participants were then asked to write essays on various themes such as women empowerment, sustainability, and innovation in start-ups. A total of 60,000 essays were submitted, which were assessed, and the best 9,000 essays were shortlisted for a presentation phase.

Subsequently, these 9,000 participants presented their ideas in five-minute sessions, after which 3,000 youth were selected to participate in the final event. The participants, organised in groups of three, have been given a grand send-off by the Chief Ministers of 23 states, who have hosted them ahead of the event where they will share their vision with the Prime Minister of India.

The participants represent a diverse mix, with 1,500 from the Viksit Bharat Track, 1,000 from the Traditional Track, and 500 Pathbreakers, all of whom were chosen based on their contributions to various fields such as technology, social issues, and sustainability.

A notable aspect of this process was the desire of the youth to meet with all the governors of India. In response, a presentation was made to the secretaries of all governors, ensuring the involvement of state leadership. As part of the event, 30 ministers have also hosted these youth participants, providing them an opportunity to engage with national leaders and share their ideas.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: PM Modi To Witness 10 Presentations On January 12

Over the next two days, the final presentations are being prepared. On January 12, the youth will present their ideas on ten thematic areas to Prime Minister Modi, who will be present for the entire day. Each of the 3,000 participants will give a ten-minute presentation on their vision, covering critical issues such as women empowerment, India’s role as a global manufacturing hub, and the country’s digital sector by 2047.

These discussions will be led by notable figures such as S. Somnath, Amitabh Kant, and Kalpana Saroj, who will guide the young leaders in exploring solutions for the country’s challenges.

Writing about the same, PM Modi posted on X, "The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue celebrates our Yuva Shakti, their dreams, skills and aspirations. I look forward to interacting with them on the 12th!"

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue celebrates our Yuva Shakti, their dreams, skills and aspirations. I look forward to interacting with them on the 12th! https://t.co/RYFZ2P2lK1

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2025

A momentous occasion will unfold when the Prime Minister inaugurates a special Coffee Table Book showcasing the best essays from each theme. He will also launch a Youth Anthem, a musical piece designed to unite the youth of India under a shared vision for national progress.

Earlier, Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the scale and impact of the event, stating that the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a testament to the energy and ideas of the youth, who are eager to shape India’s future. He also emphasised the significant participation, with nearly 30 lakh youth engaged in various stages of the selection process.

The event will conclude with a luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister for further engagement with the youth.