The Ministry of Education has extended the last date for online registration for Yuva Sangam Phase VII to August 31. The earlier deadline was August 18.
The extension is aimed at giving more eligible young people across India an opportunity to register for the youth exchange programme.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Registration deadline extended to August 31. Earlier deadline was August 18.
Eligible age group: 18–30 years.
Students, NSS volunteers and young professionals can apply.
20 higher education institutions have been selected as nodal institutions.
Selected participants will undertake 5–7 day exchange visits.
Young people aged 18 to 30 years, including students of higher education institutions, NSS volunteers and young professionals, can apply through the official Yuva Sangam portal.
For the seventh phase, 20 Higher Education Institutions, including IITs, IIMs, Central Universities and NITs, have been selected as nodal institutions for organising and facilitating the programme.
Selected participants will take part in five- to seven-day educational and cultural tours to paired States and Union Territories.
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Why This Matters
For young participants, the programme offers direct exposure to different parts of India, including their educational systems, local culture, industries and community life. It also promotes greater interaction between youth from different states and regions.
The exchanges will give participants an opportunity to experience local traditions, educational institutions, governance initiatives, innovation ecosystems, industries, heritage sites and community life.
