INDIAN ARMY HOSTS YOUNG LEADERS FORUM - “VEER YUVA: EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR INDIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT”

Key Points

1. The Indian Army organized the Young Leaders Forum (YLF) on 31 October 2025 in New Delhi.
2. The YLF was a pre-event to the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD) 2025, scheduled for 27–28 November 2025.
3. The theme for CDD 2025 is “Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat.”
4. The YLF was held on National Unity Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
5. Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, addressed the forum.
6. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, addressed the forum.
7. Shri Tejasvi Surya, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, addressed the forum.
8. The Indian Army Internship Programme (2025) is an initiative for youth engagement.