The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, organized the State-Level presentation round of the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track for students aged 15–29, under the guidelines of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The presentation round was the final stage of a multi-phase selection process, which included the online Viksit Bharat Quiz and Online Essay rounds. Out of 46 students shortlisted for this stage by the Ministry, 18 participated in person at JNRM College, Sri Vijaya Puram, while others were evaluated online.
Participants from various educational institutes across the islands presented their ideas on themes central to India’s development vision, including “Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Make in India, Make for the World,” “Bharat’s Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy and Global Influence,” “Building a Sustainable and Green Viksit Bharat,” “Enhancing Productivity through Smart and Sustainable Agriculture,” “Fit Bharat Hit Bharat,” “Innovation with Tradition: Building a Modern Bharat,” “Making India the Start-Up Capital of the World,” “Women-Led Development: The Key to Viksit Bharat,” and “Youth in Democracy and Government for Viksit Bharat.”
Each presentation was assessed by a jury and moderators from the Ministry on criteria including clarity of vision, innovation and creativity, feasibility and implementation, impact, and leadership. Participants also reflected on their learning and experiences gained through the different stages of the challenge, highlighting their understanding of government schemes, programs, societal issues, environmental awareness, and economic concepts related to India’s development.
At the conclusion of the event, participants were awarded certificates acknowledging their contribution and participation in the state-level challenge. The programme ended with addresses by Dr. Leelamani, Associate Professor, Dr. Vivek Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, and T. Harish Kumar, Leadership Assessment Moderator, who elaborated on the objectives of Viksit Bharat to transform India into a developed nation by 2047.
The initiative aims to empower youth across the islands to actively engage with the nation’s development agenda by providing them a platform to present innovative ideas, leadership qualities, and practical solutions aligned with the vision of a “Developed India” or Viksit Bharat.
This State-Level Viksit Bharat Challenge marks a significant effort in encouraging youth participation in governance, sustainability, cultural diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and inclusive development in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, reinforcing the Ministry’s objective of building future leaders equipped to contribute to national growth and progress.
