Published: 11 January 2026PIBGeneral
National Youth Day: Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 Held in Delhi (Jan 9-12)
National Youth Day, marking the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, was celebrated on January 12, 2026 with the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 in the national capital. The four-day Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue culminated on this day, with 3,000 young participants making it one of India's largest youth platforms.
The theme for National Youth Day 2026 was 'Ignite the Self and Impact the World'. The event focused on leadership, innovation, and nation-building. PM Modi interacted with select young leaders who presented ideas for India's development across sectors including AI, sustainability, rural enterprise, and cultural diplomacy.
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National Youth Day, marking the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, was observed on January 12, 2026 with the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in Delhi, culminating a five-day National Youth Festival. Around 3,000 young participants engaged under the theme 'Ignite the Self and Impact the World' with Prime Minister Modi.
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What is the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 and when did PM Modi address it?
The **Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026** is a youth engagement platform that commenced on **January 9** and culminated with **PM Modi's address at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on January 12, 2026** — **National Youth Day** (Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary). Over **50 lakh youth** registered; **3,000 participants** selected through a three-stage process presented actionable suggestions on **10 themes** including education, AI, entrepreneurship, and governance.
What was the theme for National Youth Day 2026 and what is the significance of January 12?
**National Youth Day 2026** was observed on **January 12**, celebrating the **164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda**. The theme was **'Ignite the Self and Impact the World'**. The **Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026** culminated on this day at **Bharat Mandapam** with **PM Modi's address** to **3,000 participants** who presented ideas on AI, sustainability, rural enterprise, and cultural diplomacy. Over **50 lakh** youth registered for the event.
How were participants selected for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?
Participants for **VBYLD 2026** were selected through a **three-stage process**: (1) a **nationwide digital quiz**, (2) an **essay challenge**, and (3) **state-level vision presentations**. About **3,000 participants** were selected from over **50 lakh registrations** (with **30 lakh Viksit Bharat Challenge** participants). They presented actionable suggestions on **10 themes** — including education, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, and governance — to **PM Modi** at **Bharat Mandapam** on **January 12, 2026** (National Youth Day).
What topics did young participants present to PM Modi at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026?
The **3,000 young participants** at **VBYLD 2026** (January 12, 2026, Bharat Mandapam) presented actionable suggestions to **PM Modi** on **10 themes**: education, technology, **AI**, **innovation**, entrepreneurship, governance, sustainability, rural enterprise, cultural diplomacy, and more. PM Modi highlighted that **Digital India**, **startup ecosystem growth**, and **youth participation** are reshaping India's future. The event registered over **50 lakh participants** with **30 lakh Viksit Bharat Challenge** entries.
What is the Viksit Bharat Challenge mentioned in the VBYLD 2026 event on National Youth Day?
The **Viksit Bharat Challenge** is a component of the **Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026** through which **30 lakh** youth participated alongside over **50 lakh** total registrations. The VBYLD culminated on **January 12, 2026** (National Youth Day — **Swami Vivekananda's 164th birth anniversary**) at **Bharat Mandapam**, where **PM Modi** addressed **3,000 selected participants** presenting ideas on AI, entrepreneurship, and governance. The theme was **'Ignite the Self and Impact the World'**.
