India Foundation Extends Application Deadline for Young Thinkers Meet 2026
Young Thinkers Meet 2026: India Foundation extends YTM 2026 deadline for applicants under 35
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The India Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Young Thinkers Meet 2026 to May 10, 2026. This initiative, aimed at participants under 35, will take place on July 18-19, 2026, in Uttarakhand, India, fostering discussions on national and global policy issues.
- 01Application deadline extended to May 10, 2026.
- 02Event scheduled for July 18-19, 2026, in Uttarakhand, India.
- 03Open to candidates under 35 from diverse backgrounds.
- 04Participants will engage in policy-oriented discussions.
- 05Over 300 alumni have contributed to public discourse since 2012.
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The India Foundation has announced an extension for applications to the Young Thinkers Meet 2026, moving the deadline from April 30 to May 10, 2026. This flagship initiative, held annually since 2012, invites participants under the age of 35 from various fields, including academia, journalism, and social activism, to engage in structured discussions on pressing national and global issues. The 15th edition will take place on July 18-19, 2026, in Uttarakhand, India. Participants will partake in policy-focused debates and thematic exchanges, contributing to a broader understanding of governance and international relations. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually in May 2026, with final selections announced by the end of that month. The initiative has successfully built an alumni network of over 300 participants who actively engage in public discourse.
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The extension allows more young individuals to participate in discussions that could influence future policies and governance in India.
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