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Date of Programme: 27th August 2026
Venue: Seminar Hall, Government Saiha College, Siaha
Organised by: NSS Unit, Government Saiha College

Introduction
In compliance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and subsequent communications from the NSS Cell, Mizoram (Memo No. B.16028/1/2020 – SYS (NSS) dated 21st August 2026), the NSS Unit of Government SaihaCollege organised the Khelo India Samvaad – “Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath” programme on 27thAugust 2026, in the Seminar Hall of the college.

The programme was also aligned with the larger framework of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, which commenced with the nationwide Viksit Bharat Quiz, open to youth aged 15–29 years on the MY Bharat portal from 17th August to 30th September 2026.

Programme Schedule
The programme commenced at 10:00 AM in the Seminar Hall, Government SaihaCollege, Siaha.

Virtual Address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister
Students, along with NSS Programme Officers, gathered to witness the live virtual address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who addressed youth across the nation as part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations. The address was received via the central live feed, in accordance with the nationally synchronised format prescribed by MY Bharat Headquarters.

The session included:
• Screening of the MY Bharat and sports achievement montage
• Welcome address by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
• A short film on National Sports Day
• Address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister

Local Segment
Following the Prime Minister’s address, the local segment of the programme was conducted, which included:

1. Address by mr. Ng Lawrance Zosia: Mr. Zosia delivered an inspiring speech, sharing his perspectives on sports, youth development, and the vision of Viksit Bharat.

2. Yuva Samvaad: An open interaction segment where young participants articulated their ideas, perspectives, and aspirations on themes related to sports, youth development, and nation-building.

3. Viksit Bharat Quiz Promotion: The Viksit Bharat Quiz was promoted among the participants, encouraging students to register on the MY Bharat portal (https://mybharat.gov.in) and participate in the quiz using the referral code DJZB6DQ6 as communicated by the NSS Cell, Mizoram.

Observations and Challenges
Power Outage: The programme was temporarily disrupted due to a power outage in the town during the proceedings. However, the session resumed promptly and was conducted successfully without compromising the overall objectives of the programme.

Participation: Students showed keen interest and actively participated in both the virtual address and the subsequent Yuva Samvaad segment.

Acknowledgements
The NSS Unit of Government Saiha College expresses its sincere gratitude to:

The Principal, Government Saiha College, for providing the necessary facilities and support for organising the programme.

The NSS Cell, Mizoram, for issuing timely directives and guidance.

Mr. Ng Lawrance Zosia, for his motivating address.

All NSS Programme Officers and Volunteers, for their dedicated efforts in ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.

All participating students, for their enthusiastic involvement.

Conclusion
The Khelo India Samvaad programme at Government Saiha College was a significant step towards engaging the youth of Mizoram in the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Despite the minor disruption caused by the power outage, the programme achieved its objectives of:

Connecting youth with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision for sports and nation-building.

Providing a platform for youth to articulate their ideas and aspirations.

Promoting the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 and encouraging student participation in the nationwide quiz.

The NSS Unit remains committed to such nation-building initiatives and looks forward to organising more such programmes in the future.