Speakers urge youth to contribute towards nation-building at Viksit Bharat competition

Emphasising the vital role of youth in shaping India’s future, the district-level Viksit Bharat Challenge Track – PPT Presentation Competitions were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027.

The programme was jointly organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) Anantapur under the Union government in collaboration with ANSSIT. The event was inaugurated by District Revenue Officer A. Malola; JNTUA Vice-Chancellor H. Sudarsana Rao; JNTUA NSS coordinator G. Mamatha; MY Bharat representative Bisathi Bharath and others.

Addressing the participants, the dignitaries highlighted the importance of youth-led ideas, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in achieving the vision of a developed India. They encouraged young people to actively contribute to nation-building by developing practical, innovative and impactful solutions to the challenges facing the country.

The speakers explained that the PPT presentation competition was organised as the next stage of the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track for eligible participants from Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts, who had successfully qualified through the quiz and essay writing competitions conducted on the MY Bharat portal under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027.

As part of the competition, participants presented their innovative ideas, perspectives and solutions on various themes connected with India’s development and the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The organisers announced that 12 outstanding participants from the combined Anantapu district would be shortlisted to represent the region at the State-Level competitions. Those who excel at the state level will get an opportunity to participate in the National-Level Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027, scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in January 2027.

The national-level platform will provide selected young leaders with a unique opportunity to present their innovative ideas and recommendations for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Certificates of appreciation were presented to the participants in recognition of their enthusiasm and active participation.