- Class 11 and 12 students from recognised schools in Uttarakhand can participate.
- Students can submit a Hindi or English essay of up to 600 words.
- A total of 140 students will be selected from 70 assembly constituencies.
- Participants get a digital certificate, while selected students receive governance exposure and competitive exam coaching support.
- Uttarakhand Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Email: [email protected]
Summary of the Scheme | |
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| Name of Scheme | Uttarakhand Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Yojana |
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| Beneficiary | Class 11 and 12 students |
| Nodal Agency | Department of School Education, Uttarakhand |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan portal |
Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview
Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan is a new Uttarakhand government scheme for Class 11 and Class 12 students. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched it on August 10, 2026, to give young people a direct voice in shaping the state's future. This is not a financial-assistance or scholarship scheme. Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan is a statewide student essay competition, built around a single theme: "Uttarakhand of My Dreams: My Vision for a Developed State." The Department of School Education, Government of Uttarakhand, runs the yojana.
Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan, students write a short essay on how they picture Uttarakhand's development. The essay can touch on subjects like education, tourism, employment, environment, health, infrastructure, women's welfare, and technology. Every student who submits a valid entry gets an digital participation certificate. This certificate is issued the moment they register on the official portal. From the entries received statewide, the government shortlists two students from each of Uttarakhand's 70 assembly constituencies.
One entry is Hindi medium, and the other is English medium, taking the total number of selected students to 140. These 140 selected students go through a dedicated Governance Experience Programme. They interact directly with government department secretaries and receive a certificate of recognition on top of their participation certificate.
The standout benefit of Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan for these 140 selected students is exam support. The Uttarakhand government will bear the full cost of coaching for competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, SAT and CLAT, along with other necessary fees. The scheme's entire cycle runs from essay submission to final selection. It builds up to the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Sankalp Diwas, a culminating event scheduled for September 16, 2026, where the selected students get to interact face-to-face with the Chief Minister.
Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan eligibility is kept deliberately broad. Any student studying in Class 11 or Class 12 at a recognised Uttarakhand school can apply. This applies regardless of board, so students from CBSE, CISCE, and the Uttarakhand Board are all eligible. It also applies regardless of school type, covering government, private, and aided schools alike. Participation is completely free, with no income, category, or domicile-document condition attached. Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan online registration opened on August 10, 2026, at the scheme's dedicated portal, cmvidyarthimanthan.com. The last date to apply is August 24, 2026. Students register and submit their essay entirely online, and each student gets only one entry.
Scheme Benefits
- Students get an opportunity to share their ideas and vision for the future development of Uttarakhand.
- Every participant receives a digital participation certificate.
- Selected students get an opportunity to interact directly with government officials and gain practical exposure to governance, institutions and policymaking.
- 140 students are selected from 70 Vidhan Sabha constituencies, with one student each from the Hindi and English categories.
- Selected students get an opportunity to participate in the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Sankalp Diwas.
- The government will bear the cost of coaching for competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, SAT and CLAT, along with other necessary fees, for selected students.
- The initiative encourages students to develop their creativity, innovation, civic responsibility and interest in public administration.
Essay Theme and Sub-Themes
Every student writes on the same central theme: "Uttarakhand of My Dreams: My Vision for a Developed State" (मेरे सपनों का उत्तराखण्ड: एक विकसित राज्य हेतु मेरा दृष्टिकोण). Students can anchor their essay in one or more of the following eight sub-themes, though choosing a specific sub-theme is optional:
- Education & Youth Opportunity - building a future for young people without them having to leave home.
- Tourism & Local Economy - growing visitor numbers, homestays, and local produce that keep income within the hills.
- Environment, Forests & Disaster Resilience - protecting forests and rivers while preparing better for natural disasters.
- Migration & Employment in Hills - creating local work opportunities so villages don't empty out.
- Health & Public Services - extending quality healthcare to the last village, not just district headquarters.
- Roads, Connectivity & Infrastructure - improving roads, transport, and connectivity across mountainous terrain.
- Women & Child Welfare - improving safety, dignity, and opportunity for women and girls.
- Technology & Good Governance - using simple digital tools to make government services work better for citizens.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students studying in Class XI or Class XII can participate.
- The student must be studying in a recognised school in Uttarakhand.
- Students from CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC) and Uttarakhand Board can participate.
- Students studying in government, private and aided schools are eligible.
- Participation is free of cost.
- Each student can submit only one essay.
Required Documents
- No supporting document (such as Aadhaar, income certificate, or domicile proof) has been officially listed for this scheme.
- Students only need to submit their personal and school details (name, class, school, contact number, and email) through the online registration form.
- A clear photograph of the handwritten essay, or a typed PDF of the essay, is required at the time of submission (maximum file size 10 MB).
Important Dates
- Portal opens for submissions: August 10, 2026
- Last date to submit the essay: August 24, 2026
- Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Sankalp Diwas (result and interaction event): September 16, 2026
Steps to Apply
Students can participate in the programme online through the official Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan portal. Each student must submit their own entry using their own login details; schools cannot submit an essay on a student's behalf.
- Visit the official portal, cmvidyarthimanthan.com.
- Write your essay on the theme "Uttarakhand of My Dreams: My Vision for a Developed State," in Hindi or English, within the 200–600 word range.
- Open the online registration form and fill in your personal details, class, and school information.
- Upload a clear photograph of your handwritten essay, or a typed PDF version (file size up to 10 MB).
- Review your entry carefully, since essays cannot be edited once submitted.
- Submit the form to receive your acknowledgement number instantly.
- Download or save your digital participation certificate, generated immediately after submission.
Selection Process
- Students submit their essays under the theme "मेरे सपनों का उत्तराखण्ड: एक विकसित राज्य हेतु मेरा दृष्टिकोण".
- The entries are evaluated separately for the Hindi and English categories.
- Students are selected from each of Uttarakhand's 70 Vidhan Sabha constituencies.
- One Hindi-language and one English-language student are selected from each constituency, making a total of 140 selected students.
- Selected students get an opportunity to participate in the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Sankalp Diwas and the Governance Experience Programme.
- The selected students can interact with government officials and gain practical exposure to governance and policymaking.
Role of Schools
- Schools facilitate the participation of eligible Class 11 and 12 students in the programme.
- Students studying in government, private and aided schools can participate.
- Schools help students access and participate through the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan portal.
- Schools support students in preparing and submitting their essays according to the prescribed format.
Relevant Links
Contact Information
- Uttarakhand Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Scheme is an initiative of the Uttarakhand Government that encourages Class 11 and 12 students to share their ideas and vision for the development of Uttarakhand.
Class 11 and 12 students studying in recognised government, private and aided schools in Uttarakhand can participate.
The main essay topic is Uttarakhand of My Dreams: My Vision for a Developed State.
Yes. Students can submit their essays in either Hindi or English.
Each student can submit only one essay.
No. Participation in the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Programme is free of cost.
Students can submit their entries until 24 August 2026.
Yes. Students who successfully participate in the programme receive a digital participation certificate.
A total of 140 students will be selected from Uttarakhand's 70 Vidhan Sabha constituencies. One student from the Hindi category and one student from the English category will be selected from each constituency.
Digital tools may be used only for basic proofreading or language support. The essay's ideas and expression must be entirely the student's own original work.
No. Once an essay is submitted through the portal, it cannot be modified, so students should review their entry carefully before final submission.
No. It is a student essay and civic-engagement initiative. The only direct financial benefit mentioned officially is that the government will cover the full cost of competitive exam coaching for the 140 selected students.
The Uttarakhand Government will provide coaching support for competitive examinations such as NEET, JEE, SAT, and CLAT, along with other necessary fees, for the students selected under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Vidyarthi Manthan Programme.
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मेरे सपनों का उत्तराखंड : शिक्षा एवं युवा अवसर
उत्तराखंड केवल देवभूमि ही नहीं, बल्कि प्रतिभा, प्रकृति और संभावनाओं से भरपूर राज्य है। मेरा सपना है कि आने वाला उत्तराखंड ऐसा विकसित राज्य बने, जहाँ हर बच्चे को गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा मिले और हर युवा को अपनी प्रतिभा के अनुसार आगे बढ़ने का अवसर प्राप्त हो।
किसी भी राज्य की प्रगति की नींव शिक्षा होती है। मेरे सपनों के उत्तराखंड में गाँवों और दूर-दराज के पहाड़ी क्षेत्रों के विद्यालय भी आधुनिक सुविधाओं से युक्त हों। विद्यार्थियों को अच्छी शिक्षा के साथ-साथ विज्ञान, तकनीक, खेल, कला और कौशल विकास के अवसर मिलें। डिजिटल शिक्षा और इंटरनेट की सुविधा पहाड़ के अंतिम गाँव तक पहुँचे, ताकि स्थान किसी विद्यार्थी के सपनों की राह में बाधा न बने।
उत्तराखंड का युवा राज्य की सबसे बड़ी शक्ति है। मेरा सपना है कि युवाओं को रोजगार के लिए दूसरे राज्यों में जाने की मजबूरी न हो। स्थानीय स्तर पर स्वरोजगार, स्टार्टअप, पर्यटन, कृषि, हस्तशिल्प और तकनीकी क्षेत्रों में नए अवसर पैदा किए जाएँ। युवाओं को प्रशिक्षण, मार्गदर्शन और आवश्यक संसाधन मिलें, जिससे वे नौकरी खोजने वाले ही नहीं, बल्कि रोजगार देने वाले भी बन सकें।
शिक्षा ऐसी होनी चाहिए जो युवाओं को केवल डिग्री न दे, बल्कि उन्हें आत्मनिर्भर और जिम्मेदार नागरिक बनाए। विद्यालयों और महाविद्यालयों में स्थानीय संस्कृति, पर्यावरण संरक्षण और पहाड़ी जीवन की आवश्यकताओं से जुड़े कौशलों पर भी ध्यान दिया जाना चाहिए।
मेरे सपनों का उत्तराखंड ऐसा होगा जहाँ शिक्षा और रोजगार का विकास प्रकृति के संरक्षण के साथ हो। विकास की दौड़ में हमारे जंगल, नदियाँ और पहाड़ सुरक्षित रहें। युवाओं की ऊर्जा, शिक्षा और तकनीकी ज्ञान का उपयोग राज्य को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने में किया जाए।
अंततः, मेरा मानना है कि विकसित उत्तराखंड का सपना केवल सरकार के प्रयासों से पूरा नहीं होगा। इसमें विद्यार्थियों, युवाओं, शिक्षकों, अभिभावकों और समाज की भी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका होगी। यदि हम शिक्षा को प्राथमिकता दें और युवाओं को सही अवसर दें, तो उत्तराखंड न केवल देश का एक विकसित राज्य बनेगा, बल्कि पूरे भारत के लिए प्रेरणा का उदाहरण भी बन सकता है।
“शिक्षित युवा, आत्मनिर्भर युवा — यही मेरे सपनों के विकसित उत्तराखंड की पहचान है।”
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