Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 via video conferencing on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The initiative, implemented through MY Bharat, aims to strengthen border village development, promote national integration, and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Key Highlights
- PM Narendra Modi to interact with Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 participants.
- Programme covered 74 border villages across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Over 400 youth selected from more than 3 lakh quiz participants nationwide.
- Initiative promotes border village development, community participation and Viksit Bharat.
New Delhi, July 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 through video conferencing on Sunday at 4:30 p.m., reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening India’s border villages and empowering youth through community engagement. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the programme has been implemented through MY Bharat and reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of recognising border villages as the first villages of the nation while making them active partners in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. The interaction is expected to provide participants with an opportunity to share their experiences and highlight the developmental aspirations of frontier communities.
The Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 was conducted in two phases from June 4 to June 30, 2026, covering 74 vibrant villages across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. More than 400 young participants, representing every State and Union Territory, were selected through a nationwide online quiz competition that attracted participation from over three lakh youth. The initiative was designed to encourage young Indians to understand the socio-economic realities, cultural diversity and strategic significance of India’s border regions while actively contributing to local development.
During their stay in the border villages, participants lived with local communities and engaged in a variety of community development activities. These included Swachhta drives, awareness campaigns on government welfare schemes, Yuva Sammelans, cultural exchange programmes, tree plantation initiatives, Mini Model Panchayat simulations, interactions with local artisans and visits to institutions of strategic importance. The programme offered first-hand exposure to the unique challenges and opportunities in frontier regions while fostering community participation, national integration and a deeper appreciation of India’s border heritage.
According to the PMO, the initiative forms an important part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure that remote border villages become active contributors to national development. By connecting youth from across the country with frontier communities, the programme seeks to promote inclusive growth, strengthen local participation in development and reinforce the strategic importance of border areas. Prime Minister Modi’s interaction with participants is expected to further inspire young citizens to contribute towards the vision of a developed and self-reliant India.
The Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 highlights the government’s focus on empowering border communities through youth participation, community development and national integration, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat with India’s frontier villages at its core.
