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Yuva Sangam, launched under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), draws inspiration from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and focuses on experiential learning and imbibing knowledge of the rich diversity of India.

It is an ongoing cultural exchange with the celebration of diversity at its core wherein participants gain an immersive experience of diverse facets of life, natural landforms, development landmarks, recent achievements, and youth connect in the host state. Twenty eminent institutions across India have been identified for Phase III of Yuva Sangam. 

The registration portal for Phase III of Yuva Sangam, under EBSB, was launched today. Yuva Sangam is an initiative by the Government of India to strengthen people-to-people connect between youth belonging to different States/UTs of India. Interested youth in the age group of 18-30 years, mainly students, NSS or NYKS volunteers, employed or self-employed persons, etc. may register through the yuva Sangam portal to participate in the forthcoming Phase. for further information visit: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/

The Yuva Sangam Phase-III focuses on conducting exposure tours of the youths comprising mainly of students studying in Higher Educational institutions & some off-campus youngsters from across the Nation to various States of India.

In a bid to promote cultural understanding and development among the youth, the Government of India has unveiled the “Yuva Sangam” initiative. This program is set to offer on-campus and off-campus students the opportunity to explore different states. The youth will receive comprehensive exposure in five key areas: Tourism, Traditions, Development, People-to-People Connect, and Technology. During a 5-7 day visit, youngsters from various states will immerse themselves in the culture, traditions, and technological advancements of the states they visit, fostering connections with local youth.

The idea of a sustained and structured cultural connect between people of different regions was mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Rashtriya Ekta Divas held on 31st October 2015 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To take this idea forward, EBSB was launched on 31 October 2016.

Yuva Sangam has been organized collaboratively on the model of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) and has assembled immense response and participation from all corners of India. More than 3,240 people across India have participated in 73 tours in various phases of Yuva Sangam including the pilot phase under EBSB.