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Why in News?
Recently, The National Level of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 was inaugurated at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Key Features
Objective – Deepen youth engagement with democratic processes, governance, and policy deliberation.
Organized by – The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Participants –Selected youth delegates from all States and UTs.
Themes –Vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, innovation, leadership, and collective responsibility of India’s youth.
Associated Programmes –Linked with MY Bharat initiativeslike Young Leaders Dialogue, Vibrant Village Programme, Budget Quiz, Yuva Connect, and experiential learning.
Demographic Dividend –Nearly 65% of India’s population is below 35 years; youth seen as solution‑providers for national challenges.
Nation‑Building –Platforms like Youth Parliament channel Gen Z’s energy, passion, and ideas into governance and policy.
