46 ‘Developed India Youth Dialogues: Know Your Vote’ programmes were held in 21 states and union territories to boost electoral awareness among youth.

Under the Youth Programme Department of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, My Youth India (Mera Yuva Bharat) reported that a total of 6,688 youths took part in the 46 ‘Developed India Youth Dialogues: Know Your Vote’ programmes conducted in 21 states and union territories. The nationwide campaign, running from 26 October to 5 November 2026, aims to reach 500 universities, colleges and academic institutions across the country.

The initiative aims to increase electoral awareness among youths, especially first‑time voters, and encourage them to participate thoughtfully in the democratic process. It seeks to familiarize them with voting rights, electoral procedures and civic duties, and to provide a platform to discuss democratic participation and nation‑building with elected representatives, youth icons and other eminent personalities.

The programmes spanned various regions—from Jammu‑Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in the north to Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim in the northeast, and also Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the east, central, west and south. By 30 October 2026, a total of 96 youth dialogues had been held in 27 states and union territories, involving 18,475 youths and 97 youth icons.

In Punjab, youth dialogue programmes were held today in Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur and Moga, featuring youth icons Master Saima Mazumdar, international rugby player Amandeep Kaur, Shri Divjot Singh and Shri Shashikesh Kumar. Discussions emphasized informed democratic participation, responsible citizenship and the role of youth in strengthening democratic institutions.

In Jammu‑Kashmir, youth dialogue programmes in Doda and Punch discussed electoral awareness, civic responsibility and youth participation in governance. Lacrosse athlete Ms. Abhilav Kaur interacted with students in Punch, while participants in Doda actively asked questions and shared views on the importance of first‑time voting and responsible citizenship.

In Madhya Pradesh, programmes in Chhatarpur and Gwalior facilitated dialogue with elected representatives on youth leadership and the vision of a developed India. Youth icon Shri Vikram Baghel presented in Gwalior, sharing inspiring sports stories and administering a democratic oath. In Khandwa (formerly Nimad), youth participants actively engaged in dialogue sessions with elected officials.

In Chhattisgarh’s Champa, MP‑MP constituency MP Mrs. Kamlesh Jangde conversed with youth participants, encouraging active involvement in democratic processes and nation‑building. The programme also featured yoga and meditation sessions under the Nasha‑Mukt Bharat campaign, focusing on stress management, mental health and a healthy lifestyle.

Similar activities promoting civic awareness, youth participation and nation‑building were organised in other states. In Gopeshwar, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, 200 youths attended the dialogue. In Vaishali, Bihar, participants reaffirmed their commitment to responsible citizenship by taking a democratic oath. In Rajasthan’s Bundi and Dausa, programmes focused on voter awareness and a drug‑free lifestyle, with a street‑theatre skit on the importance of voting staged in Dausa. In Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, sessions on drug‑free awareness and a lecture on the Developed India Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) were held. In Shravasti, youth were mobilised for a drug‑free India and a neighbourhood youth parliament was organised.

In Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the youth dialogue programme featured a discussion on the Women’s Reservation Bill modeled on parliamentary proceedings, allowing participants to voice opinions on women’s representation and inclusive governance.

To date, 96 programmes have been conducted in 27 states and union territories. Through discussions with elected representatives and youth icons, and activities promoting democratic awareness, responsible citizenship and youth leadership, the campaign continuously ensures youth participation.