‘Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge’ deadline extended to December 10 on Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform

Under the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ recently announced by the union ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, a Viksit Bharat Quiz Challenge has been announced.  This Quiz Challenge is open to all youth (aged 15-29 years) passionate about sharing their ideas for a Viksit Bharat. Now in view of great enthusiasm and unprecedented participation of the youth in the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ being run under the National Youth Festival-2025, it has been decided to extend the time limit of ‘Viksit Bharat Quiz’ from 5 December to 10 December.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports encourages the youth of India to take part in this incredible opportunity and make their voice heard. The winning participants will present their vision and ideas for Viksit Bharat to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 11th-12th January, 2025.

As part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, the reimagined National Youth Festival includes the exciting Viksit Bharat Challenge—a four-stage competition aimed at inspiring youth to actively engage in shaping India’s future:

• Round 1: Viksit Bharat Quiz

An individual (aged 15-29) will participate in digital quiz hosted on the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform between 25^th November 2024 and 10^th December 2024, testing participants’ knowledge and awareness of India’s landmark achievements.

• Round 2: Essay/Blog Writing

Winners from the previous round will submit essays on about 10 identified themes such as ‘Tech for Viksit Bharat’, ‘Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat’, among others, showcasing their ideas for national development. This competition will also be hosted on MY Bharat platform.

• Round 3: Viksit Bharat Vision Pitch Deck – State-Level Presentations

Participants qualifying the Round 2 will present their ideas on their chosen themes at the state level. Through these presentations, each state will form various teams on identified themes by hosting competitions to select participants for the national level.

• Round 4: Viksit Bharat National Championship at Bharat Mandapam

Various theme-based State-level teams will compete at the National Youth Festival on 11^th – 12^th January 2025, and the winning teams will present their vision and ideas for Viksit Bharat to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

Transforming Vision into Action

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue – National Youth Festival 2025 will bring together youth, thought leaders, and decision-makers for a dynamic exchange of ideas, aimed at empowering young Indians to contribute to the vision of a developed India. Key highlights include the Viksit Bharat Exhibition, which will feature youth-centric initiatives from States/UTs and Central Ministries; Plenary Sessions with national and global icons engaging in interactive dialogues with the youth; and a Celebration of India’s Heritage, through cultural programs that highlight the vibrancy of India’s traditions alongside its progress.Let’s take a look at other initiatives that have marked significant milestones in youth development.

According to Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, “This initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of fostering greater youth participation in shaping India’s future. All you youth have a golden opportunity to participate in this and send your suggestions for a developed India directly to the Prime Minister @NarendraModi.”

Aligned with the Prime Minister’s call for greater youth involvement in shaping the nation’s future, the Ministry of Youth Affairs has reimagined the National Youth Festival into the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. This transformative initiative aims to harness the collective potential of India’s youth, empowering them to contribute holistically to the country’s development.

The dialogue will focus on two key objectives: First, to bring new youth leaders in politics, responding to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call during his Independence Day address to engage 1 lakh youth with non-political background in these spheres. The National Youth Festival is designed to identify and nurture young talent with leadership potential, providing them a platform to share their ideas and vision for a Viksit Bharat directly before the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

Second, to ensure the meaningful contribution of youth towards a Viksit Bharat through a transparent and democratic, merit-based selection system. This initiative underscores government’s commitment to empowering the next generation to drive India’s progress and development.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue – National Youth Festival 2025 will bring together a dynamic group of young leaders across three key categories. The first group will consist of participants from the newly introduced Viksit Bharat Challenge. The second group will include youth talents selected from district and state-level youth festivals, competing in areas such as painting, science exhibitions, cultural performances, and declamation contests. The third group will showcase exceptional youth icons and trailblazers in fields like entrepreneurship, sports, agriculture, and technology. In total, approximately 3,000 youth will be chosen from these verticals to participate in the national event 2025.