Archive · 27 Jul 2026
PM interacts with MYBharat volunteers from border villages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a virtual meeting with over 5,000 volunteers from Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBharat) who are working in border villages.
These volunteers are part of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 and shared their experiences from places like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh.
One volunteer, Ashish Soni, talked about how the programme has inspired him to contribute more to nation-building.
He shared stories about the changes he has seen in these remote areas, like better mobile connectivity and the use of digital payments.
He also mentioned how the programme has helped him learn about entrepreneurship and the importance of connecting remote regions to the rest of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted virtually with 5,000 MYBharat volunteers from 245 districts.
Volunteers shared their experiences from border villages in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh.
Ashish Soni, a volunteer from Uttar Pradesh, thanked the PM for enabling youth participation in Budget-making.
Soni highlighted the transformation in remote areas, including better mobile connectivity and digital payments.
He discussed entrepreneurship opportunities through homestays and digital platforms in these regions.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and MYBharat volunteers
- What
- Interaction with volunteers from border villages
- When
- July 26, 2024
- Where
- Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh (virtual interaction)
- Why
- To share experiences and inspire nation-building
Government Initiative
Volunteer Experience
Programme Impact
Government Initiative
The government aims to engage youth in nation-building through MYBharat.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteers like Ashish Soni find the programme transformative and inspiring.
- Programme Name
- Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026
- Volunteers Participated
- 5,000
- Districts Covered
- 245
- Key Regions
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh
- Volunteer Highlighted
- Ashish Soni
- Key Initiative
- Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBharat)