India Hosts 1st BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting 2026 | 02 Apr 2026

Source: PIB 

Recently, India conducted the 1st BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting in virtual mode, initiating youth engagements under its BRICS Chairship. 

• Organiser: It was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. 
• Theme: The meeting was held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” 
• Objective: To strengthen youth cooperation and promote collaboration among BRICS nations. 
• Participation: Representatives from all BRICS member countries took part in the discussions, and the meeting helped align member countries on key thematic areas of cooperation. 
• Key Initiatives: India presented an overview of the BRICS Youth Track 2026 outlining the roadmap for the year, including Working Group Meetings, Thematic Engagements, Serve BRICS Volunteering Activities, Youth Development Forum, Youth Council Meeting, Youth Summit and Youth Ministerial Meeting. 
• Priority Areas: Focus on education & skills, entrepreneurship, science & innovation, social participation, inclusion, health & sports, environment & sustainability, interfaith dialogue and youth exchange. 
• India’s Chairship: The meeting marked the formal beginning of the BRICS Youth Track 2026 during India’s leadership and laid the foundation for upcoming engagements during its Chairship.