The National Youth Festival (NYF) 2026, underway from 9–12 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, is emerging as a vibrant showcase of India’s digital education revolution. The festival highlights flagship initiatives of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to inclusive, technology-driven, and future-ready learning.
NYF 2026 Celebrates Youth, Innovation and Educational Transformation
NYF 2026 is celebrating the energy, creativity, and aspirations of India’s youth, while also serving as a national platform to demonstrate how digital innovation is reshaping education and skill development across the country.
Visitors to the festival are engaging directly with transformative education platforms that reflect the government’s push towards equitable access, experiential learning, and lifelong education opportunities.
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, DIKSHA and Virtual Labs Take Centre Stage
A major highlight of the festival is the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, which offers young learners access to a rich digital repository of books and academic resources, promoting a strong reading culture and self-directed learning.
Several advanced learning platforms are also being showcased, including:
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DIKSHA – enabling teacher and student access to high-quality digital content
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Virtual Labs – offering simulated practical experiments for enhanced conceptual clarity
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Augmented Reality (AR) solutions – delivering immersive, interactive learning experiences
Together, these tools demonstrate how technology can deepen understanding and bridge learning gaps.
PM eVidya and Career Platforms Promote Equity and Employability
The PM eVidya initiative is being highlighted as an integrated digital education ecosystem that ensures equitable access to quality education through online, digital, and broadcast modes.
Career readiness and skill development are also a key focus at NYF 2026. The My Career Advisor app is being showcased as a tool that supports youth in:
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Making informed career choices
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Understanding emerging opportunities
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Enhancing employability through guidance and awareness
These platforms reflect a shift from rote learning to career-oriented, outcome-driven education.
Lifelong Learning and Foundational Education Get Strong Focus
The festival strongly emphasizes that learning must be continuous and inclusive across age groups.
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ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) is being promoted as a national movement to strengthen adult education through community participation.
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e-Jaadui Pitara is showcased as a joyful, play-based digital learning platform designed for caregivers and young learners at the foundational stage, supporting early childhood education in engaging ways.
These initiatives reinforce the idea that education is a lifelong journey, not limited to classrooms.
Vidyanjali Encourages Youth Participation in School Education
The Vidyanjali portal, the Ministry of Education’s school volunteer initiative, is also drawing strong attention at NYF 2026. The platform enables:
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Youth volunteers
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School alumni
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Professionals and institutions
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Community members and CSR partners
to connect directly with government schools and contribute through mentorship, skill-sharing, and resource support. It represents a powerful model of community-driven educational development.
Conclusion: National Youth Festival 2026
The National Youth Festival 2026 is not only celebrating youth energy but also showcasing the future of Indian education. By bringing together platforms like Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, DIKSHA, PM eVidya, ULLAS, Vidyanjali, and innovative digital tools, the festival powerfully demonstrates India’s commitment to inclusive, technology-enabled, and globally competitive education. These initiatives collectively strengthen the foundation for achieving the transformative goals of NEP 2020 and empowering the next generation of learners.
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Source: PIB
