The Ministry of Education has opened online registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase VI, which is a youth exchange initiative under the main Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme. The programme is designed to boost the feeling of unity in diversity among young Indians by allowing them to learn about the culture, traditions, and ways of development of different parts of the country.
Yuva Sangam, an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, connects young people from different states and Union Territories through well planned exposure visits. The programme gives participants an opportunity to visit the partner states and learn about the local culture, schools, and community life.
Who Can Apply for Yuva Sangam Phase VI?
Young individuals aged 18 to 30 years are eligible to apply for the programme. The initiative welcomes participation from diverse youth groups, including:
Students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Volunteers from the National Service Scheme
Members of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
Young professionals from various fields
The programme is designed to encourage cross-cultural learning and foster stronger connections among India's young citizens.
What Participants Will Experience
Selected candidates will participate in 5 to 7-day educational and cultural tours (excluding travel time) in their paired state or Union Territory. During the visit, participants will:
Explore regional traditions, languages, and cuisines
Interact with local communities and youth
Visit educational institutions and significant local landmarks
Learn about regional development initiatives and governance practices
The programme also focuses on building a deeper understanding of India’s diverse social and cultural landscape.
Strong Participation in Previous Phases
The Yuva Sangam programme has received significant interest from across the country. In Phase V, more than 46,000 registrations were recorded nationwide. Since the pilot launch in 2022, over 6,000 participants and coordinators have taken part in the initiative.
For Phase VI, 22 premier higher education institutions have been selected as nodal centres to organise and coordinate the exchange tours.
Aligned with National Education Policy 2020
The programme supports the vision of National Education Policy 2020 by promoting experiential learning and national integration among youth. It follows a “Whole of Government” approach, bringing together multiple ministries, departments, state governments, and educational institutions to create meaningful learning opportunities for young participants.
Through Yuva Sangam, the government aims to nurture culturally aware, socially responsible, and nationally connected youth, strengthening the idea of a united yet diverse India.
