Srinagar, February 05: My Bharat Srinagar organised the inauguration ceremony of the Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme (ISYEP) 2026 at SCERT Bemina, Srinagar, on Thursday.
The programme, as per the PIB statement, was attended by SDM West Srinagar, Irfan Ahmad Lone, as Chief Guest. A total of 37 youth participants from Punjab participated in the exchange programme, while overall attendance exceeded 200.
Pradip Kumar, Deputy Director, Mera Yuva Bharat Srinagar, presided over the event and delivered the welcome address, highlighting the vision of My Bharat in nurturing responsible, aware, and united youth across the country.
The event featured a vibrant cultural programme, poetry recitations, and motivational addresses focusing on the ideals of My Bharat, with special emphasis on communal harmony, national integration, and youth-led nation building.
Addressing the gathering, Irfan Ahmad Lone appreciated the initiative and encouraged the youth to act as ambassadors of unity, peace, and constitutional values. He underscored the importance of inter-state youth exchange programmes in fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The programme was attended by Rayaz Ahmad, Estate Officer and Warden, Teacher Bhawan; representatives from Bharat Scouts and Guides; Imran Khan, Inam Hussain, and Muzamil Abbas, along with the volunteers of My Bharat.
