Registration link: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/
NOTE: The last date of registration for Yuva Sangam Phase V has been extended till 25th October.
Under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' program, the Yuva Sangam is an initiative by the Government of India to strengthen people-to-people connections, especially among youth nationwide. This program focuses on conducting exposure tours of the youths comprising mainly of students studying in Higher Educational Institutions & some off-campus youngsters from across the nation to various states of India. This educational cum cultural exchange program will provide an immersive experience of numerous facets of life, development landmarks, recent achievements, and youth connection in the host state. During their visits, the youth will have a multi-dimensional exposure to five broad areas – Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), and Paraspar Sampark (People-to-people connect), Prodyogik (Technology).
In Yuva Sangam Phase V, IIEST Shibpur (Nodal Institution, West Bengal) has been paired with IIT Jodhpur (Nodal Institution, Rajasthan). As part of this program, a team of youth representing West Bengal will travel to IIT Jodhpur for 5-7 days (excluding travel time). IIT Jodhpur will organize exposure tours and activities for the visiting youths. Similarly, a team of youth representing Rajasthan will visit IIEST Shibpur. We shall organize exposure tours and activities for the visiting team from Rajasthan.
As the nodal institution in West Bengal, IIEST, Shibpur welcomes registrations from interested youths (students, NSS/NYKS volunteers, employed/ self-employed persons, etc.) who are domiciled in West Bengal and are 18-30 years old. The registration closes on 21st October 2024. The shortlisting and selection will be done based on the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education (MoE). The education cum cultural exchange tour to Rajasthan will be conducted tentatively in November – December 2024. The selected youths will travel by train to Rajasthan. The nodal institutions will organize all the travel arrangements. Also, the related expenses will be borne by the nodal institutions.
For any queries, please contact yuvasangam@iiests.ac.in