Government of India is organising Viksit Vibrant Villages Program for people aged 21-29 years. The deadline to apply is May 2!
About the Programme
The Viksit Vibrant Villages Program is a joint initiative aimed at revitalizing India’s remote border regions. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the program will be implemented with support from local governance bodies and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). It will focus on Leh-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, taking place from 15th to 30th May 2025.
This initiative will empower youth by involving 500 MY Bharat volunteers from across the country, who will work directly with communities in 100 selected villages. These volunteers will drive grassroots engagement and community development through a variety of initiatives, ranging from educational support and infrastructure enhancement to healthcare and cultural preservation. By engaging local residents and leveraging the strength of youth leadership, the program aims to bring long-lasting, positive transformation to these border areas.
Total Volunteers
10 MY Bharat volunteers will be selected from the Union Territories, and 15 from each participating state. In total, 500 volunteers will be chosen to serve as the backbone of the program, leading and coordinating activities within the villages.
Prerequisite
- Medical Fitness Certificate as per attached format HERE
- Applicant to write a 500-word essay on explaining his/her interest in program
- (Both the documents to be merged and uploaded as single PDF file in upload option)
Program Structure
- Youth will report in New Delhi on 15th May 2025. There shall be 2 days orientation program and medical check-up after which youth will depart to assigned village on 17th May 2025
- Find village list HERE (Villages will be assigned by the Department)
- Click HERE to know how to apply
Benefits
The program will unfold over 7 days, with each day dedicated to a distinct domain of community development. The activities will include, but are not limited to:
- Community Engagement
- Youth Leadership Development
- Cultural Promotion
- Healthcare Awareness and Support
- Skill-building and Education
- Environment Protection Best Practices
- Career Counselling Sessions
- Fitness Activities like Sports, Yoga, Meditation, etc
- Open Mic, Essay, Fireside Chat, etc on My Dream India
How to Register?
Interested applicants can apply through this link.
