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1,029 youths join Khelo India Yuva Samvad in Varanasi
The Khelo India Yuva Samvad programme was held on Thursday at three educational institutions in Varanasi under Mera Yuva Bharat, drawing 1,029 participants. The events took place at Gymkhana Club IIT-BHU, Mahatma…
The Khelo India Yuva Samvad programme was held on Thursday at three educational institutions in Varanasi under Mera Yuva Bharat, drawing 1,029 participants. The events took place at Gymkhana Club IIT-BHU, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, and Dhirendra Mahila PG College.
Participants heard a virtual address by the Prime Minister and interacted with sports icons including weightlifter Poonam Yadav, hockey player Shalu Sonkar, and wrestler Mangal Yadav. Uttar Pradesh ministers Ravindra Jaiswal and Hansraj Vishwakarma attended along with MPs and college officials.
Youth shared ideas on the MY Bharat and Khelo India initiatives. A pledge to build a drug-free India was administered, with participants resolving to stay away from substances and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The programme is part of MY Bharat, a government platform launched in 2023 to channel youth volunteerism into national schemes. Varanasi, the PM's constituency, often serves as a pilot for such outreach events. While participation numbers are modest, the mix of sports icons and government officials signals an effort to use sports as a hook for broader youth engagement, including the anti-drug pledge. The next measure of impact will be how many of the 1,029 register for ongoing MY Bharat activities.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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