Delhi University flags off a 56-member Yuva Sangam delegation to Tamil Nadu, promoting cultural exchange, national integration and understanding among the Indian youth through educational visits.
The University of Delhi flagged off its 56-member Yuva Sangam Phase VII delegation to Tamil Nadu from Gandhi Bhawan on Saturday, under the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. The delegation comprises 50 students and six teachers who will visit the Central University of Tamil Nadu for an educational and cultural exchange.
Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director of South Campus, Delhi University, attended the ceremony as chief guest, alongside officials from the Ministry of Education. Those present included Shreyansh Mohan of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Naresh Grover of the All India Council for Technical Education, and Jai Singh of the Ministry of External Affairs. Prof. KP Singh, Director of Gandhi Bhawan and the programme’s nodal officer were also present.
Students chanted slogans celebrating cultural diversity, national unity, and Yuva Sangam. According to the university’s announcement, Registrar Dr. Vikas Gupta remarked, “Youth Sangam will work wonders, it will change India’s scenario,” while Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh said, “Unity in diversity, that is India’s specialty.” Their remarks showed the exchange’s focus on building understanding across regional and linguistic borders.
According to Prof. KP Singh, the programme’s main objective is to promote national unity and cultural understanding . The Joint Director of Gandhi Bhawan, Prof. Hansraj Suman said the journey would help young people appreciate India’s diversity and shared heritage.
Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme under the Ministry of Education’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. According to the Ministry, Phase VII involves 20 higher education institutions paired across states and Union Territories. Participants undertake educational and cultural visits to learn about local traditions, educational institutions, governance, innovation, industries, heritage and community life. A PIB press release by the Ministry of Education provides further details about Yuva Sangam Phase VII.
The programme is organised around five thematic pillars [5Ps]– Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions and culture), Pragati (development and governance, Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connections), and Prodyogiki (technology and innovation). The framework aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and aims to strengthen emotional bonds and mutual understanding among young citizens.
During their visit, the Delhi University delegation is expected to explore Tamil Nadu’s educational and cultural landscape, including its language, cuisine, historical sites and traditions. By learning from local communities and institutions, participants can compare regional experiences and recognise national ties.
Through shared experiences and interaction, Yuva Sangam seeks to turn “unity in diversity” into a lived experience for young Indians and promote cultural awareness beyond classrooms.
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