Mera Yuva (MY)-Bharat will conduct a nationwide padyatra (foot march) on 23 March 2026 to commemorate Shaheed Diwas

¨  Mera Yuva (MY)-Bharat will conduct a nationwide padyatra (foot march) on 23 March 2026 to commemorate Shaheed Diwas.

¨     The campaign is being organised under the theme “MY Bharat, My Responsibility.”

¨  This march pays tribute to the sacrifices made by Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar.

¨   The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports stated that the objective of this initiative is to instill a sense of responsible citizenship among the youth.

¨     The aim of this program is to channel the energy and idealism of the youth toward constructive participation in nation-building.

¨     Padyatras will take place across all 763 districts in the country.

¨  It underscores the fact that independence was achieved through courage and dedication.

¨ The objective of this foot march is not merely to commemorate, but to transform remembrance into active public participation.

¨     It inspires the youth to make meaningful contributions to nation-building efforts.

    Mera Yuva (MY)-Bharat is an independent entity of the Government of India, launched on 31 October 2023.

¨     It is a technology-based platform for youth development and 'youth-led' progress.