By News On Air Aug 26, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Khelo India Dialogue tomorrow through video conferencing. Organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), as part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations, the programme will be conducted across the country with participation of youth at two colleges in every district across States and Union Territories.
It will bring together sports, youth leadership, civic responsibility, volunteering, fitness and nation-building on a common platform, providing a direct channel for young people to engage with the country’s sporting ambitions, while ensuring that their ideas and perspectives become part of the continuing conversation on India’s youth and sports ecosystem.
The programme will be followed by local interactions involving young participants, MY Bharat volunteers, local sportspersons and public representatives.
A major feature of the initiative will be direct interaction between youth having interest in sports and leading Indian athletes and medal winners.
A central feature of the programme will be Yuva Samvaad, where Young participants will be invited to articulate their own ideas, perspectives and aspirations.
The dialogue will be structured around five themes, including Sports, Olympic Aspirations, Youth Leadership, Viksit Bharat and Nasha Mukt Yuva.
The Khelo India Dialogue aims to help the youth engage with the country’s sporting journey, share their aspirations, and contribute ideas for a stronger youth-led Viksit Bharat.
It is being held in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a fit, disciplined and sporting nation, placing the aspirations of youth at the centre of the national development agenda.
As part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is organising ‘Khelo India Samvad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath’ in two colleges in every district of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on August 27.
The dialogue is being organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) with an aim to connect youth with the national vision of sports, fitness and youth-led Viksit Bharat.
Sharing details, State Director, MY Bharat Punjab, Rashmeet Kaur informed that students and youth will join the nationally synchronised programme from these venues and listen to the virtual address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Local sports persons and public representatives will also participate, providing youth an opportunity to share their ideas, suggestions and aspirations.