Bhubaneswar : 10 April 2026 ( pratyusha Bureau )
Mera Yizva Bharat (MY Bharat) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, announces the grand culmination of the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026-A&N/Odisha, covering Odisha & Andaman & Nicobar Is. The two day finale will be held on 12-13 April 2026 at Campas 2, Sikaha O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar. The Hon’ble Governor of Odisha has been invited and confirmation from his Office is awaited.This oilestone event beings together the finest young minds who have progressed through a rigorous multi stage national competition and now stand at the threshold of a historic moment: A two day brainstorming sesion bringing together academicians, industry leaders, and subject cxperts to deliberate on themes aligned with the Union Budget 2026, where more than 15,000 youth across 17 locations, representing all States and Union Territories, will engage. This reflects the spirit of India’s Amrit Predhi generation that is not merely inheriting the nation but actively shaping its futureVBYLD-Budget reference that the Ideas have been emerged fromLaunched on 2 February 2026 by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2036 has emerged as a transformative platform connecting the Union Budget 2026 which is widely regarded as a Yuva Shakti-driven Budget with the aspirations of young citizens. Significantly, several ideas reflected in the Union Budget 2026 draw inspiration from the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026), reinforcing the Government’s commitment to placing youth at the centre of policy making. Anchored in the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and participatory governance, the initiative unfolded across three stages: a national quis, an essay round across nine development themes, and a final engagement with national leadership.Acroni India, the programme witnessed participation from over 12 lakh youth and eceived more than 46,500 estay submissions, making it one of the largest youth policy-engagement exercises in the country. At Bhubaneswar, selected participants will further engage on themes such as Viksit Krishi Agriculture, Rural Economy and Strengthening of Farmer Welfare and Women-led and Inclusive Development: Key to Developed India, carrying forward this spirit of youth led policy dialogue.The two-day programme has been thoughtfully curated to ensure meaningful engagement and dialogue. On 12 April 2026, participants will arrive and register at the venue, followed by a dedicated Women’s Youth Parliament in the afternoon. On 13 April 2026, the programme will commence with the Inaugural Ceremony, followed by a MY Bharat Sesalon and two Expert Panel DiscussionsIn a landmark expression of Nari Shakti, the Women’s Youth Parliament will be conducted under the thome “Nari Shakti: Vikait Bharat Ki Awaaz”, Women participants will engage in a structured parliamentary style discusion on the Women’s Reservation Bill, articulating their perspectives in a sinsulated legislative format. The session, facilitated by a female speaker which will conclade with the collective adoption of a resolution, reflecting the voice of Nari Shakti.
