Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 06: MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has appealed to the youth of the Islands to participate in large numbers in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, beginning with the Viksit Bharat Quiz, and make their voices, ideas and innovative solutions count towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 is a prestigious national initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and providing a national platform to talented young Indians from diverse backgrounds to contribute their ideas towards nation-building and India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The programme provides a unique opportunity for selected youth to progress through a structured, transparent and merit-based selection process, ultimately reaching the National Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi, where outstanding young leaders will get opportunities to present their ideas before policymakers, domain experts, Union Ministers and distinguished national leaders, including an opportunity for selected finalists to present their ideas before the Prime Minister.
Viksit Bharat Quiz – First Step Towards VBYLD 2027
The Viksit Bharat Quiz, the first stage of the flagship Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, is being conducted online through the MY Bharat Portal from 17th August to 30th September 2026.
The Quiz is open to young Indians in the 15–29 years age group and will be conducted digitally in multiple languages, enabling youth from across the country, including the remotest Islands of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, to participate.
The top-performing participants, subject to the prescribed selection criteria, will qualify for the next stage — the Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge, where shortlisted youth will submit a 500-word essay on designated themes related to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Journey from Quiz to National Dialogue
The Viksit Bharat Challenge will follow a comprehensive five-stage pathway:
Viksit Bharat Quiz → Essay Challenge → District Championships → State/UT-level VBYLD → National VBYLD
At the District level, selected participants will get an opportunity to present their ideas before a jury. Outstanding youth will subsequently represent their respective State/UT at the higher stages of the competition.
Six Major Tracks
VBYLD 2027 will provide multiple opportunities for youth to showcase their talent, creativity, leadership and innovative ideas through six major tracks:
1. Viksit Bharat Challenge
2. Cultural Track – Folk Dance, Folk Song, Painting, Declamation and Poetry Writing
3. Design for Bharat
4. Hack for Social Cause
5. Youth Entrepreneurs Challenge
6. Youth Parliament
The initiative will also focus on a 10-region framework, covering important developmental priorities including future governance, climate security, demographic dividend, sustainable industrialisation, connectivity, manufacturing, tribal leadership, innovation, frontier technology and the blue economy.
Important Dates
• Viksit Bharat Quiz: 17 August – 30 September 2026
• Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge: 5 – 19 October 2026
• District Championships: 10 – 16 November 2026
• State/UT VBYLD: 17 November – 7 December 2026
• National VBYLD, New Delhi: 10 – 12 January 2027
To participate, eligible youth can visit the MY Bharat Portal and click on the VBYLD 2027 pop-up displayed on the screen, which will lead to the VBYLD 2027 page. Participants should then click on “Participate in Quiz”, carefully read the instructions and select “Start Quiz”. They must register or log in to the MY Bharat Portal; those not already registered are required to complete the registration process first. After logging in, participants should verify their details, enter a referral code if available, click “Proceed” and select their preferred language before starting the quiz. On completion, participants can submit their answers, view their score/result, provide a rating and feedback, and click “Submit” to complete the process. A Certificate of Participation will be generated upon successful completion, which participants can download and share.
Appeal for Mass Participation
Sukha Ranjan Biswas, UT Director, MY Bharat, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has appealed to all eligible youth of the Islands to enthusiastically participate in the Viksit Bharat Quiz 2027.
He stated: “The youth of Andaman & Nicobar Islands possess immense talent, creativity and leadership potential. Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 provides them with a remarkable national platform to express their ideas and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. I appeal to all eligible youth between 15 and 29 years of age to participate enthusiastically in the Viksit Bharat Quiz and take the first step towards becoming a part of this transformative national journey.”
MY Bharat, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, appeals to all eligible youth, students, NSS Volunteers, NCC Cadets, Bharat Scouts & Guides, NYKS Youth Clubs, educational institutions, youth organisations and all stakeholders working with young people to undertake adequate awareness and publicity activities and motivate maximum youth participation in the Viksit Bharat Quiz 2027.
The initiative provides a historic opportunity for the youth of the Islands to showcase their knowledge, leadership potential, creativity and innovative ideas on a national platform and contribute meaningfully towards the making of a Viksit Bharat @2047.
