NABARD · 1–30 Nov 2026
Empowering rural youth towards enterprise and livelihoods
A nationwide campaign led by NABARD across 535 districts, from 1 to 30 November 2026, to build awareness on self-employment, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities.
535
Districts
30
Campaign period
3
Programme phases
About the Campaign
The Nationwide Gram Yuva Shakti Campaign is an initiative of NABARD to sensitise rural youth on self-employment, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and government schemes, and to identify motivated young persons for structured entrepreneurship development and innovation support.
Eligibility
Rural youth who are graduates or hold ITI / Polytechnic qualifications
How to participate
- 1
Verify your email address with a one-time password (OTP).
- 2
Complete the Youth Registration Form and receive your Registration ID.
- 3
Submit the Phase I Feedback Form after attending the awareness session.
Programme phases
- IPhase I — Awareness and MobilisationOpen
- IIPhase II — Entrepreneurship Development ProgrammeUpcoming
- IIIPhase III — HackathonUpcoming