Srinagar: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, will organise the grand finale of MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 – Zone 1 (J&K–Ladakh) on April 12–13, 2026, at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Srinagar.
The two-day event will bring together selected youth participants from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh who have progressed through a multi-stage national competition linked to the Union Budget 2026. The programme forms part of a nationwide initiative involving over 15,000 youth across 17 locations representing all States and Union Territories.
Launched on February 2, 2026, by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the MY Bharat Budget Quest has emerged as a platform for engaging youth in policy discourse aligned with national development priorities. The initiative was conducted in three stages, including a national quiz, an essay competition across nine development themes, and interaction with leadership.
The programme witnessed participation from over 12 lakh youth and received more than 46,500 essay submissions from across the country.
During the Srinagar finale, participants will deliberate on themes such as human capital development, education, skill development, employment and sustainable development, reflecting key priorities of national policy.
A major highlight of the event will be the Women’s Youth Parliament to be held on April 12 under the theme “Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat Ki Awaaz”. The session will feature structured parliamentary-style discussions by women participants on the Women’s Reservation Bill, culminating in the adoption of a resolution.
The programme will also include an inaugural session, MY Bharat engagement sessions and expert panel discussions on April 13, focusing on sectoral aspects of the Union Budget.
As part of community engagement, a ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative will also be organised in Srinagar in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India, promoting awareness on sustainable development.
A total of 621 selected participants from Zone 1 will engage in discussions and interactions with experts and peers, contributing ideas and perspectives on policy and development.
The event aims to provide a platform for youth to participate in policy dialogue and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
