National Youth Day

January 13, 2026 5:09 PM

YUVA AI for All marks major push to democratise AI knowledge among India’s youth

Marking National Youth Day on January 12, the Centre highlighted the launch of the National AI Literacy Program and its flagship course YUVA AI FOR ALL, positioning it as a key initiative to equip young Indians with the skills and awareness needed for an AI-driven future. The programme was formally launched earlier this month at the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Summit in Jaipur on January 6, by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology...

January 12, 2026 3:44 PM

‘Powerful source of inspiration for youth’: PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, observed annually as National Youth Day, describing him as a “powerful source of inspiration for India’s youth” whose ideas continue to energise the nation’s journey towards a developed India. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "My respectful tribute to Swami Vivekananda, the powerful source of inspiration for India's youth power, on his birth anniversary. His personality and works continuousl...

January 12, 2026 9:04 AM

PM Modi to address Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue today on National Youth Day

On the occasion of National Youth Day and the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. The programme will feature direct interaction between the Prime Minister and around 3,000 young participants, including international youth representatives. The dialogue has brought together young leaders from across the country who have actively e...