The upcoming 86th edition of the KIP (from 09 January to 28 January 2026) is projected to be Special and Unique one similar to the 85th KIP edition, since MEA in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has endeavoured to schedule participation of partakers of this edition in the upcoming Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) coinciding with the National Youth Festival on January 12, 2026. To celebrate the spirit of Yuva Shakti through Innovation, Leadership, and Collaboration, the VBYLD through the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track will provide a platform for the youth members of both India and the Indian diaspora to ideate on 10 different tracks and present transformative solutions on national priorities of India such as Governance, Education, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship. The Challenge would unfold through four stages, beginning with an online quiz, followed by an essay competition, presentations and leadership assessments, and culminating in the National Championship, where finalists would present their ideas to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. Selected participants of the upcoming 85th KIP would be accorded the distinct and cherished opportunity to present their ideas on this stage.

Interested participants may send their applications (in MS Word format), along with Educational Qualification Certificate, Passport, Passport sized colored photograph, PIO/OCI Card documents to the Embassy of India in Estonia at com1.tallinn@mea.gov.in latest by 18 December 2025.

• Guidelines for KIP

• KIP Application Form 

• Concept Note for VBYLD