State's young leaders gear up for 29th NYF-VBYLD
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 07 2026: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday interacted with the selected young leaders of Manipur who will represent the State at the 29th National Youth Festival (NYF)-2026, Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) .

The interaction took place during a send-off ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lok Bhavan, Imphal.

Congratulating the participants, the Governor encouraged them to actively engage in discussions, exchange ideas with other participants from across the country, and showcase the talent and vision of Manipur's youth.

He also conveyed his best wishes for their success and a meaningful learning experience.

The programme was also attended by N Praveen, Secretary, Youth Affairs & Sports (YAS), Government of Manipur, and N Lokendro, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University.

As per a release issued by PRO Lok Bhawan, a total of 39 youths, selected through a rigorous and multi-tiered process from various institutions across Manipur, will participate in the national event.

The National Youth Festival, has been organised annually since 1995 to honour Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary on January 12 .

The festival has been restructured as the VBYLD to align with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.

The 29th NYF-VBYLD 2026, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will be held from January 9 to 12, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

The programme follows a four-stage engagement process involving nationwide participation, thematic essays, state-level presentations, and national-level interactions, culminating in trackwise presentations before Union Ministers.

Selected young leaders will also present their ideas at the national platform, with the concluding ceremony to be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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