Viksit Vibrant Villages Program
MyBharat
📌 About the Event
This is an extraordinary opportunity for youth to go beyond textbooks and experience life at India’s frontiers. Orchestrated by MY Bharat and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the program is designed to turn the “last villages” of India into the “first villages” of our national growth story.
Winning this isn’t just about a certificate; it’s about a fully immersive one week residency in some of the most beautiful and strategically significant border regions of India.
📅 Critical Timeline
- Quiz Window: 10 May – 20 May 2026
- Shortlisting & Evaluation: Late May 2026.
- The Main Event (Village Visit): June 2026.
📍 The 3-Stage Journey
Stage 1: The National Quiz
The gateway to the program. Hosted on the MY Bharat platform, this quiz tests your knowledge on border infrastructure, local cultures of the North, and government development schemes.
Stage 2: Selection & Fitness
It’s not just about what you know. Top performers are shortlisted and evaluated for eligibility and physical fitness.
- The Goal: Select the Top 500 participants nationwide.
- Quota: At least 10 per State and 5 per Union Territory.
Stage 3: The Vibrant Village Experience
The 500 winners are deployed to border villages in Leh-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Activities: Cultural exchanges, environmental initiatives, and community outreach.
- Goal: Immersive learning about grassroots development and nation-building.