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creating a direct
connection between
youth and leadership.
The scale of
participation in the
Budget Quest reflects
the enthusiasm
of Bharat’s youth.
Over twelve lakh
participants took part
in the quiz, and nearly
1.6 lakh advanced to
the essay round. More
than fifty thousand essays were awareness and a strong sense of
submitted within just six days, responsibility.
demonstrating remarkable In the long term, MY Bharat
engagement. has the potential to catalyse a
Equally significant is the true Yuva Bhagidari, where nation
inclusivity of participation. building becomes a shared
Women accounted for nearly half responsibility between citizens
of the participants, reflecting their and the government. It reinforces
growing role in national policy the idea that great nations are
engagement. Representation built not only by governments,
from every state and Union but by active participation from
Territory, along with a mix of sixty their people.
per cent urban and forty per cent As Bharat progresses towards
rural participation, highlights the the vision of Viksit Bharat, the
initiative’s broad and inclusive role of youth will remain central.
reach. MY Bharat ensures that young
This level of engagement citizens are not passive observers
demonstrates the readiness but active contributors to this
of yuva shakti to participate transformation. It equips them
in democracy and decision with the platforms, opportunities,
making processes. It reinforces and confidence required to
the idea that youth are prepared participate meaningfully in
to take responsibility for national development.
shaping a developed Bharat. By channeling the energy,
This enthusiasm was also aspirations, and ideas of young
highlighted in the Prime Minister’s citizens into constructive
‘Mann ki Baat’ address, where action, MY Bharat is nurturing
he appreciated the diversity a generation that is informed,
and depth of ideas shared. responsible, innovative, and
Contributions covered areas such deeply connected to the nation’s
as farmer welfare, sustainability, future. It stands as a powerful
clean energy, entrepreneurship, instrument in shaping a more
skill development, and ease of inclusive, participative, and
doing business, reflecting both forward looking Bharat.

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