NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on January 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking National Youth Day which commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
The Prime Minister is expected to interact with around 3,000 young leaders from across the country, along with youth delegates from the Indian diaspora. Selected participants will make final presentations before the Prime Minister across ten thematic tracks, offering youth-driven perspectives and actionable ideas on priority national issues.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will release an Essay Compilation featuring selected submissions by young participants on India’s development roadmap and nation-building goals.
Now in its second edition, the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue serves as a national platform to facilitate structured engagement between youth and national leadership. The initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s Independence Day call to encourage one lakh youth to participate in public affairs without political affiliation and contribute to the vision of a developed India.
The 2026 edition, held from January 9 to 12, has witnessed participation from over 50 lakh young people nationwide. Participants reaching the national stage have been selected through a three-phase process involving a nationwide digital quiz, an essay challenge, and state-level vision presentations.
This year’s Dialogue builds on the success of the inaugural edition with new components such as “Design for Bharat,” “Tech for Viksit Bharat – Hack for a Social Cause,” expanded thematic sessions, and international youth representation for the first time.