Rapid Fire
Yuva Sangam
- 07 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Since its launch in 2023, Yuva Sangam has expanded across multiple phases, engaging thousands of youth, with recent registrations for Phase-VI (2026) extending the programme across 22 States and Union Territories.
Yuva Sangam Programme
- About: Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative that promotes national integration through experiential learning and inter-state exposure.
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, launched on 31st October 2015 on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, aims to strengthen national unity by pairing States and Union Territories for continuous engagement across culture, language, tourism and knowledge exchange.
- Participation: The programme is designed for youth aged 18–30 years, including students, NSS volunteers, NYKS members and young professionals. Participants travel to paired States/UTs for structured exposure tours, where they engage with local culture, communities, institutions and development projects.
- Implementation: It is anchored by the Ministry of Education and implemented through Higher Education Institutions, creating a structured platform for youth engagement. The programme follows a whole-of-government approach, involving multiple ministries and sectors such as education, culture, tourism and youth affairs.
- Significance: It aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 by promoting experiential and multidisciplinary learning through real-world exposure, while supporting the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by fostering a connected, informed and forward-looking generation.
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