| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme |
| Date | 25th September to 1st October 2025 |
| Location | Lucknow and other diverse locations in India |
| Participants | ~200 tribal youth from Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha |
| Special Participants | 40 tribal students from Naxal-affected villages in Kanker district |
| Organisers | Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Supported By | Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India |
| Objectives | - Enhance youth aspirations through exposure to 24 diverse locations |
| - Introduce technological, industrial, and skill development advancements | |
| - Preserve cultural heritage and sensitize youth to their traditions | |
| - Build self-esteem and foster unity among tribal youth | |
| - Provide career development opportunities and awareness of government schemes | |
| Highlights | - Week-long initiative for integrating tribal youth into the national mainstream |
| - Visits to cultural, historical, and educational sites in Lucknow and other locations | |
| - Bharat Darshan tour for Naxal-affected tribal youth |

