National Youth Day to Become Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Empowering India's Youth to Shape its Future

India will commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary as National Youth Day on January 12, with this year marking a significant milestone in celebrating his philosophy and ideals. However, for the first time, the celebration is set to take a transformative turn with the launch of the "Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue", an initiative aiming to empower India's youth to shape its future.

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this reimagined festival promises to unleash a new wave of momentum towards national growth and development. The focus lies in nurturing young talent, stimulating innovation, and fostering inclusive governance. This approach echoes the Prime Minister's emphasis on engaging one lakh non-political youths to contribute to India's developmental trajectory.

The key features of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue include:

A Four-Stage Competition: "Viksit Bharat Challenge" Viksit Bharat Quiz Essay/Blog Writing Viksit Bharat Vision Pitch Deck

A structured system ensuring merit-based selection and transparency, this competition seeks to identify young leaders who can propel India's growth.

The festival will convene approximately 3,000 young people through various verticals, including:

Young innovators and thinkers from the Viksit Bharat Challenge Talented youths drawn from district-level festivals in areas like painting, cultural performances, and science exhibitions Notable youth icons and pathbreakers from diverse fields

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is set to showcase a vibrant array of activities, including:

Viksit Bharat Exhibition highlighting initiatives and projects promoting national development Plenary Sessions offering interactive dialogues with global icons Cultural Celebrations embodying India's rich heritage