Over 20,000 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers to Join Padyatra Honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Legacy
Similar Padyatras to Take Place Simultaneously Across All 36 Districts of Maharashtra
PUNE (MAHARASTRA) FEBRUARY 18, 2025: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will undertake ‘Jai Shivaji- Jai Bharat’ Padyatra (foot march) along with 20,000 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers as part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on February 19, 2025 in Pune, Maharashtra. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse along with other State Ministers will also join the Padyatra.
This landmark event will honour the enduring legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, celebrating his leadership, valour, and courage that continues to inspire a Viksit Bharat.
The Padyatra will cover a scenic route of approximately 4 kilometres, starting from COEP College Ground and culminating at Fergusson College. For the first time, a padyatra of this scale is being conducted simultaneously across the entire state in all 36 districts, bringing together youth, local leaders, and citizens.
To amplify the spirit of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, a series of pre-Padyatra engagements were organized across all districts of Maharashtra which included activities like:
- Cleanliness drives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statues & historical sites
- Yoga sessions promoting physical & mental well-being
- Guest lectures on the life & leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Competitions & Cultural Programs Highlighting His Legacy
- ‘Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat’Padyatra in Pune, Maharashtra marks the sixth in series of 24 Padyatras planned to commemorate 75 years of the Constitution and celebrate India’s vibrant cultural diversity. Similar events will be organized across the country throughout the year, fostering patriotism and a deeper connection to India’s rich heritage.
- The Ministry invites the youth across India to participate by registering on the MY Bharat Portal (mybharat.gov.in) and joining this march of pride to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy and his vision for a united and self-reliant India.
