Daijiworld Media Network - Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Aug 25: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organise ‘Khelo India Samvad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath’ in two colleges in every district of Punjab and Haryana, as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh, on August 27.

The programme aims to connect young people with the national vision of sports, fitness and youth-led nation building. It will be organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, MY Bharat Punjab State Director Rashmeet Kaur said students and youth would participate in the nationally synchronised programme from designated venues and listen to a virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The virtual interaction will be followed by local-level discussions with youth and other activities. Officials from MY Bharat in Chandigarh and Haryana also briefed the media about the programme.

Local sportspersons and public representatives will participate in the events, giving young people an opportunity to put forward their ideas, suggestions and aspirations.

During the programme, participants will also be encouraged to register on the MY Bharat portal and submit their suggestions digitally through the MY Bharat Suggestions Box.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz will also be promoted among participants as part of the initiative to encourage greater youth participation in nation-building activities.