New Delhi – In a remarkable celebration of National Youth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with the nation’s brightest young minds at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, scheduled from January 10 to 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This transformative event, a reimagined National Youth Festival, aims to empower youth to contribute innovative ideas for building a developed India in line with the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision.
Empowering 3,000 Future Leaders
A total of 3,000 dynamic and visionary youth have been selected through a rigorous, merit-based selection process to participate in this prestigious event. The multi-level selection involved:
Viksit Bharat Quiz: A nationwide online quiz that tested awareness of India’s progress over the last decade, attracting nearly 30 lakh participants across 12 languages.
Viksit Bharat Essay: Over 2 lakh essays on ten vital development themes were reviewed by experts, allowing participants to present their ideas for India’s future.
State Vision Deck Challenge: Participants showcased their leadership and collaboration skills through presentations evaluated by leadership moderators.
Participants include 1,500 youth from the Viksit Bharat Track, 1,000 from the Traditional Track, and 500 Pathbreakers recognized for their groundbreaking contributions.
A Celebration of Innovation and Culture
The event will feature thematic presentations, exciting competitions, cultural showcases, and excursions. The grand finale on January 12 will honor Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate a special Coffee Table Book, launch a Youth Anthem, and engage with youth leaders presenting ideas across ten critical themes for India’s development. A special luncheon with the Prime Minister will also provide participants an extraordinary chance for direct dialogue.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 is more than a celebration—it’s a powerful platform for India’s youth to shape the nation’s future and drive the vision of a developed India forward.
