In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 25 young Indians are set to travel from the virtual world of a quiz to the icy heights of Siachen – the world’s highest battlefield – for a three-day immersive exposure visit from September 28 to 30. The programme, spearheaded by the Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, aims to offer participants a rare opportunity to experience leadership, resilience, and patriotism at one of India’s most challenging frontiers.

The youth were selected through the National Flag Quiz held on the MY Bharat platform between August 1 and 15, 2025, which saw participation from over 1.1 lakh young people across the country as part of the Independence Day celebrations.

During their stay at the Siachen Base Camp, the participants will intera

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