Dr Jitendra Hosts J&K, Ladakh Students Participating In ‘Viksit Bharat...

Key Highlights

• The contingent comprises 52 youth from Jammu and Kashmir and 31 from Ladakh, who are in the national capital to participate in the National Youth Festival- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026, being organised by MY Bharat, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• During the interaction, Dr Jitendra Singh met each participant individually and took keen interest in understanding their backgrounds, aspirations, and the activities they would be undertaking at the national-level event.
• He discussed their participation in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track as well as the Cultural and Innovation Track, and encouraged them to make the most of this national platform.
• The national event is currently being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10 to 12, 2026, culminating on January 12, when the youth contingent will also have an opportunity to interact with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
• The National Youth Festival is organised annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, observed as National Youth Day.