Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to youth empowerment reached new heights at the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026,’ where 3,000 selected visionaries’ ideas directly influenced the union budget—a feat celebrated nationwide.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s explicit mention of the event during her presentation confirmed the seamless integration of youth proposals into fiscal frameworks, proving government’s ear is tuned to the future generation.
Presenter Rithm Bhattacharya from West Bengal cherished the personal interaction: PM Modi’s undivided attention and ministerial deliberations made ideas feel valued. Budget morning brought validation and national pride.
Disha Goyal of Delhi described it as a game-changer, with suggestions securing allocations under ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.’ PM Modi appreciated her ‘One Nation, One Election’ pitch, urging consensus-building and creative first-voter incentives mirroring school encouragements.
Deepak Sharma from Rajasthan quoted PM Modi on harnessing 65% youth power as ‘demographic dividend.’ The ‘Orange Economy’ session explored monetizing cultural treasures—Ramayana-inspired content or Hanuman games for international acclaim.
Uttarakhand’s Anagh Saxena led a 70-75 strong team, contributing across forums. The selection gauntlet was intense: 50 lakh quiz-takers narrowed to 3,000 via essays, PPTs, and interviews for the January 9-12 Bharat Mandapam summit.
Energy soared with PM Modi’s entrance after four days of training. Punjab’s Diya Sharma and Goa’s Shivang Shirodkar felt the weight of direct access to leadership. The first-time voter welcome rollout on January 25 exemplifies swift implementation.
This initiative redefines governance, positioning youth not as observers but as co-authors of India’s developed future, with budget inclusions as irrefutable evidence.