Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized that India’s youth must be active partners not just beneficiaries
in the journey towards building a developed nation by 2047. Speaking at the Chintan Shivir of Youth Affairs and Sports Ministers held in Srinagar on April 24, 2026, he highlighted the importance of involving young people in policy-making and governance processes. Under the theme “Samvaad Se Samadhaan,” the three-day deliberation focused on strengthening youth engagement frameworks through initiatives like MY Bharat, promoting grassroots participation, and ensuring that youth voices contribute meaningfully to decision-making. The minister also underlined that leveraging India’s demographic dividend through inclusive and participatory approaches is key to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.