The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, will organise the MY Bharat National Youth Volunteers (NYVs) Convention on 17 July 2026, followed by a two-day Chintan Shivir on 18–19 July 2026 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The two back-to-back programmes aim to strengthen grassroots youth engagement, enhance institutional coordination and build a future-ready ecosystem for youth-led nation building.

The inaugural sessions of both events will be graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya , Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment; Shri Girish Chandra Yadav , Minister of State for Sport And Youth Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh; and Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India. Senior officials including Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs; Dr. Priyanka Shukla, CEO, MY Bharat; senior officers of MY Bharat and the MY Bharat National Service Scheme will also participate in the deliberations and interact with youth volunteers and field functionaries. Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports will also take part in the MY Bharat Chintan Shivir.

The MY Bharat Youth Volunteers Convention will bring together around 1500+ MY Bharat Youth Volunteers from across Uttar Pradesh. Designed as a capacity-building initiative, the programme will familiarise volunteers with the vision and objectives of MY Bharat, the features of the MY Bharat Portal, leadership and community mobilisation strategies, and their role in flagship initiatives such as Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, and other national campaigns. The programme will also feature cultural performances, interactive training sessions and recognition of outstanding youth achievers under MY Bharat initiatives.

 A key highlight of the Convention will be the felicitation of the Top 5 winners of the Nation First Challenge, a nationwide initiative launched by MY Bharat following Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call, made in May 2026 in view of the prevailing global challenges, urging citizens to adopt responsible lifestyle choices and strengthen the spirit of nation-building through collective action.

Following the orientation programme, the Department will convene the Chintan Shivir on 18–19 July 2026, bringing together officers of the Department of Youth Affairs, MY Bharat, MY Bharat National Service Scheme (NSS), District Youth Officers, Regional Directors and other key stakeholders from Central Region States, majorly Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Shivir will serve as a structured platform to review ongoing initiatives, exchange best practices and develop an actionable roadmap aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The inaugural day of the Chintan Shivir will focus on "Samvaad Se Samadhaan", encouraging cross-learning, policy alignment and experience sharing among participating States. The Chintan Shivir has been conceptualised around themes including innovation in governance, organisational culture, modernisation through technology, knowledge sharing and leadership development. Through thematic discussions, policy deliberations and collaborative solution design, participants will identify practical strategies to strengthen programme implementation, improve institutional coordination and enhance youth participation across the country.

Further reinforcing the Government's vision for youth-led development, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will grace the inaugural session of the Chintan Shivir and deliver the keynote address on "Vision, Governance Priorities and Strategic Imperatives for Youth Development," outlining the Government's vision for empowering young people as partners in India's journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047. The inaugural session will also feature addresses by Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse and Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, who will set the agenda and priorities for the deliberations.

The second day of the Chintan Shivir will be dedicated to "Samadhaan Se Sankalp", where participants will engage in thematic group discussions, collaborative policy labs, case study presentations, and solution-oriented deliberations. The programme will also include presentations on the MY Bharat Portal, annual action plan for 2026–27, youth engagement strategies, MY Bharat National Service Scheme fund flow mechanisms, best practices from States, Prime Minister Internship Scheme, Fit India initiatives and thematic policy laboratories culminating in actionable recommendations for the Department.

The twin events reaffirm the Government's commitment to creating a robust and empowered youth ecosystem by equipping volunteers and officials with the knowledge, skills and collaborative frameworks necessary to drive impactful community engagement and accelerate the nation's journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047.

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Pawan Singh Faujdar

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