Universal Brotherhood Day: Yuva Samwad programme & Yuva Bharat Abhiyan Launch at Ranchi

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Bihar Jharkhand Prant, Ranchi Vibhag, Ranchi Branch, in collaboration with Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, organized a Yuva Samwad (Youth Dialogue) Program on the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day, on 11th September 2025, at the university auditorium from 11 AM.

The program was graced by Dr. Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Additional Chief Secretary to the Honorable Governor of Jharkhand, who addressed the gathering as the chief speaker. In a podcast-style dialogue with Dr. Anand Kr. Thakur, Professor, Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Dr. Kulkarni engaged in an insightful discussion on Swami Vivekananda’s message for the youth, its relevance in today’s context, career development, and personality growth. Students were given the opportunity to raise questions directly, to which Dr. Kulkarni responded with lively examples and cheerful interaction. His words left the young audience inspired and motivated.

During the event, the second phase of the Yuva Bharat Abhiyan was launched, with a focus on leadership development and social awareness among the youth. The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Hemendra Kumar Bhagat, Registrar of Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University. Shri Vikas Kumar Sinha, Nagar Pramukh of Vivekananda Kendra, Ranchi, encouraged students by presenting certificates to participants of Yuva Bharat. Shri Divyanshu Pandey, Vibhag Coordinator of Yuva Bharat Abhiyan, shared details of the campaign.

The program witnessed the participation of 212 participants, including 170 students, yuva volunteers, and city dignitaries. As a positive outcome, 38 youths registered to join the Yuva Bharat Abhiyan.