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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu has invited applications for Yuva Sangam – Phase VI, a flagship youth exchange programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The programme aims to strengthen emotional bonds among youth and promote the spirit of unity in diversity through immersive cultural and educational exchanges across different regions of the country.
Implemented under the Department of Higher Education, Government of India, Yuva Sangam facilitates structured exposure visits between paired States and Union Territories, enabling young participants to gain a deeper understanding of India’s diverse cultural traditions, developmental initiatives, and social landscapes while fostering mutual respect and national integration.
As part of this national cultural exchange initiative, Indian Institute of Management Jammu will partner with Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode to facilitate immersive exposure visits to Kerala, popularly known as God’s Own Country, and the picturesque islands of Lakshadweep. The programme invites applications from youth aged 18–30 years from Kerala and Lakshadweep, offering them an opportunity to experience the region’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, development initiatives, and educational ecosystems while building meaningful people-to-people connections across states and union territories.
Selected participants will undertake 5–7 day educational and cultural immersion tours, engaging with local communities, institutions, and stakeholders while gaining first-hand exposure to the unique socio-cultural and developmental landscape of the host region.
Speaking on the unique initiative, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, stated that such programmes play a significant role in strengthening national integration by enabling youth to experience India’s cultural diversity first-hand. He emphasized that Yuva Sangam provides a transformative platform for young people to engage with diverse communities, appreciate regional diversity, and build meaningful people-to-people connections across the country. He noted that Yuva Sangam is a flagship Youth Exchange Programme of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, designed to strengthen emotional bonds and mutual understanding among youth from different States and Union Territories through structured exposure visits.
He further highlighted that such initiatives strongly resonate with the vision of Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and align with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes experiential learning, cultural awareness, and holistic development of youth. According to him, programmes like Yuva Sangam empower young citizens to appreciate India’s rich diversity while contributing meaningfully to the collective journey towards a stronger, more integrated, and developed India.
The programme is structured around the five thematic pillars (5 Ps):
- Paryatan – Tourism
- Parampara – Traditions and Culture
- Pragati – Development and Governance
- Paraspar Sampark – People-to-People Connect
- Prodyogiki – Technology and Innovation
Similarly, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has also invited applications from youth aged 18–30 years from Kerala and Lakshadweep to participate in Yuva Sangam – Phase VI by applying apply through the official portal at: https://ebsb.aicte-india.org and https://ekbharat.gov.in As part of the programme, IIM Kozhikode will partner with Indian Institute of Management Jammu to facilitate immersive exposure visits to the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, enabling participants to experience the region’s vibrant cultural heritage, traditions, development initiatives, and educational institutions while strengthening people-to-people connections across regions.
Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Anandam – The Center for Happiness and Media & Publication, is the Nodal Officer for the programme, while Prof. (Brigadier) (Retd) Neeraj Soni, Co-Chairperson, Anandam – The Center for Happiness, is coordinating the entire programme at the IIM Jammu end.
Through its participation in Yuva Sangam Phase-VI, IIM Jammu continues its commitment to fostering experiential learning, cultural understanding, and youth engagement, in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and the broader objective of nation-building through education.
Last Date to Apply: March 18, 2026
Apply Now:https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/
