The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 15 October 2026 that the deadline for submitting essays for Stage II of the Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge has been extended to 22 October 2026. This challenge is part of the selection process for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027. Approximately 5.7 lakh youth who passed the initial quiz round are eligible to submit a 500-word essay on the MY Bharat portal. The release does not state when the VBYLD 2027 event itself will take place, only the year 2027.
Key points
- Deadline: Submit essays by 22 October 2026
- Eligibility: About 5.7 lakh youth who qualified in the Quiz round
- Requirement: 500-word essay on the MY Bharat portal
- Purpose: Selection for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027
When it applies
- submission of essays for Stage II of the Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge
- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD)
Who it affects
- youth who qualified in the Quiz round