The competition will commence on the MY Bharat platform (https://mybharat.gov.in/) from 3 February 2026.
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday launched ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’, a nationwide, youth-centric initiative aimed at enhancing young people’s understanding of the Union Budget, according to an official release.
The initiative seeks to make budgetary provisions more accessible, relatable, and citizen-centric. It aims to connect the Union Budget 2026 with the everyday lives of citizens by engaging youth from colleges, institutions, and coaching centres across the country through a structured and participatory framework.
Details of MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026:
The competition will commence on the MY Bharat platform (https://mybharat.gov.in/) from 3 February 2026.
It is a national-level online quiz on the Union Budget 2026 and is open to youth registered on the MY Bharat portal. The deadline for participation is 17 February 2026.
Top performers from each State and Union Territory will be selected for the second round, which will be held from 17 February to 3 March 2026 and will consist of an essay-writing competition.
In the essay round, participants will receive eight topics related to the Union Budget, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, and will be required to share their views and ideas through essays.
The evaluation of essays will take place between 3 March and 10 March 2026, and State- and UT-wise merit lists will be announced on 10 March 2026.
State and UT-wise winners will subsequently get an opportunity to interact with the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on the vision of a Viksit Bharat Budget.
The initiative is in line with the Government’s commitment to promoting informed youth participation in national economic discourse and development priorities.
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