Kolkata: Bengal has secured first position in the Centre’s Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz, a selection pathway for the 30th National Youth Festival in New Delhi in Jan 2027, where top participants will present their vision to the Prime Minister.
Against a target of 1,09,300, Bengal achieved participation of 3,11,802—285.3% of its target — among 1.4 crore youth who participated nationally. Tripura ranked second at 205.8% of target, followed by Assam (186.9%), Jammu & Kashmir (179.4%), Bihar (175.6%), Kerala (158.4%), Chhattisgarh (157.4%), Madhya Pradesh (153.6%), Haryana (147.8%), and Himachal Pradesh (145.4%). You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
NSS volunteers and college students drove the state’s performance. Download the TOI App.

