Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana

Introduction of Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana: A Brief Insight

Many students in Chhattisgarh read about places like Sirpur, Rajim and Kanger Valley in their textbooks but never get the chance to visit them. An educational trip can help them understand what they learn in class through real-life experiences. The Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana aims to provide this opportunity to talented students studying in government schools.

The Chhattisgarh Government announced the scheme in its State Budget for 2026-27, presented on 24 February 2026 under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The Tourism and Culture Department and the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board are planning the tours in coordination with the School Education Department and the District Education Officers.

The scheme aims to expand students’ knowledge and understanding by helping them explore the State’s historical and cultural destinations firsthand. These educational tours are intended to connect young people with Chhattisgarh’s rich heritage and development.

The State has identified 141 tourist destinations across its districts, including Sirpur, Rajim, Bhoramdev, Ratanpur, Mainpat and Chitrakote. Approximately 1,000 government school students are targeted to participate in the tours during the 2026 academic session. The State has also made a budget provision of ₹5 crore for the scheme.

Talented students studying in government schools are the intended beneficiaries. The department will announce the eligible classes, required marks and other selection conditions. Each district has a designated nodal officer who works with the District Education Officer to coordinate the tours.

The department has not yet released the complete guidelines, application procedure or official document list. Students should therefore wait for an official notification and follow updates shared by their schools. They can keep their school identity card, latest marksheet and a consent letter from a parent or guardian ready. For further information, they can contact their school, the District Education Officer or the district nodal officer.

Students looking for financial support for their education can also explore the Mukhyamantri Shiksha Sahyog Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Gyan Protsahan Yojana. For higher studies, they can learn about the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, which supports eligible students through education loans, and the PM Internship Scheme, which offers eligible young people opportunities to gain work experience.

Students, parents, teachers and others looking for more education and youth welfare schemes offered by the Chhattisgarh Government can explore the programmes listed on our Chhattisgarh Government Popular and Welfare Schemes List page.

Latest Update on Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana

• 24 February 2026: The State Budget 2026-27 listed the Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana among its new schemes for youth.
• 10 June 2026: The Tourism Department wrote to the districts about educational tours of students to tourism places.
• 3 August 2026: The Department told the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and all Collectors that about 1,000 government school students would visit 141 identified places in the 2026 session.
• Nodal Officers: Every district has now appointed a nodal officer for the educational tours.
• 10 August 2026: The Secretary of the Tourism and Culture Department held a video meeting with the district nodal officers, the District Education Officers and the Tourism Board to plan the tours.
• What Comes Next: The rules, the class level and the selection steps are expected next, so keep an eye on your school’s notices.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

Reading about a fort or temple in a textbook is one thing, but visiting the place gives students a more memorable learning experience. The Yuva Darshan Yojana aims to take talented students from government schools beyond the classroom, helping them explore the State’s history, culture and heritage firsthand.

• Educational and cultural tours to historical and cultural sites across Chhattisgarh
• Access to 141 identified tourist destinations, including Sirpur, Rajim, Bhoramdev, Ratanpur, Mainpat, Chitrakote and Kanger Valley
• Opportunities to visit places across different districts and divisions, including Raipur, Bilaspur, Bastar and Surguja
• Approximately 1,000 students targeted for educational tours during the 2026 academic session
• Greater knowledge and awareness of Chhattisgarh’s history, cultural heritage and development
• Practical learning through visits and firsthand experiences beyond regular classroom lessons
• A budget provision of ₹5 crore for implementing the scheme
• A designated nodal officer in every district to coordinate tour planning with the District Education Officer

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

The Government of Chhattisgarh’s Yuva Darshan Yojana aims to give talented students of government schools an opportunity to participate in educational tours. The department has not yet confirmed the complete eligibility criteria, including the required class, academic marks and selection process. Students should contact their schools for the latest guidelines.

• Must be studying in a government school in Chhattisgarh
• Must be a talented or meritorious student eligible for selection under the scheme
• The available scheme details mention students of government schools; they do not specify eligibility for students studying in private schools
• The scheme targets approximately 1,000 students during the 2026 academic session, so students may face competition for selection
• Selection is expected to take place through the student’s school and the District Education Officer, with a designated nodal officer in each district
• The department will announce the eligible classes, minimum marks and any criteria related to sports or extracurricular activities

Documents Required to be Attached

The Chhattisgarh Government’s Yuva Darshan Yojana is a new initiative for talented students studying in government schools. The department has not yet released an official list of required documents. Since schools and the District Education Officer are expected to handle the selection process, students may need to provide the following documents. Keep them ready and confirm the final requirements with your school.

Documents That May Be Required

• School identity card or a bonafide certificate confirming that the student studies in a government school
• Latest marksheet or progress report to support the student’s academic record
• Certificates or proof of achievements in sports, arts, science exhibitions, NCC or other school activities, if applicable
• Aadhaar Card or another valid identity document of the student
• A consent letter signed by a parent or guardian authorising the student to participate in the tour
• A recent passport-size photograph for the tour identity badge, if required
• Contact details, including the name and phone number of a parent or guardian, for emergencies

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

• A note or recommendation from the class teacher regarding the student’s conduct and attendance
• Details of any medical condition or prescribed medicines that the teacher in charge should know about during the tour
• Domicile certificate or residence proof of Chhattisgarh, if requested by the school

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

The Yuva Darshan Yojana of the Chhattisgarh Government has been announced in the State Budget 2026-27. However, the department has not yet released the complete application process. Students should follow updates from their schools and the education authorities to learn how they can participate in the educational tours.

Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to help students understand what they can do now and what may happen once the department announces the official rules.

Step 1: Check the Official Scheme Announcement

Step 1: Read the Chhattisgarh Budget 2026-27 to learn about the scheme’s announcement.

Step 2: Follow updates from the Tourism and Culture Department and the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board regarding the educational tours.

Step 3: Keep in touch with your school to learn about notices issued by the District Education Officer and the district nodal officer.

Step 2: Prepare at Your School

Step 1: Tell your class teacher that you are interested in joining the educational tour.

Step 2: Ask your school to inform you when it receives an official notice about the scheme.

Step 3: Keep your latest marksheet and school identity card ready.

Step 4: If you have won prizes in sports, arts, science exhibitions or other school activities, keep the related certificates ready.

Step 5: Talk to your parents or guardian about the tour, as you may need their permission to travel with the school.

Step 3: Wait for the Official Guidelines

Step 1: Wait for the department to announce the rules, including which classes can participate and how students will be selected.

Step 2: Check with your school for details received through the District Education Officer.

Step 3: Keep checking your school’s notice board and official government announcements for updates.

Step 4: Follow the Student Selection Process

Step 1: Once the official rules are released, your school can explain how it will identify eligible students. Academic performance and participation in activities may be considered if the department includes these factors in its guidelines.

Step 2: The district nodal officer and the District Education Officer are expected to help coordinate the selection process, as per the final instructions.

Step 3: Submit the documents requested by your school. These may include your marksheet, school identity card and a consent letter signed by your parent or guardian.

Step 5: Participate in the Educational Tour

Step 1: After the department finalises the arrangements, selected students may get an opportunity to visit one of the 141 identified tourist destinations across Chhattisgarh.

Step 2: Follow your school’s instructions about the travel date, meeting point, required documents and other arrangements.

Step 3: During the visit, learn about the place’s history, culture and importance by observing the surroundings and asking your teachers questions.

Step 4: After returning to school, share your experience and what you learned with your classmates.

Important: The department has not yet announced the complete application and selection procedure. For now, students should seek information from their school, the District Education Officer and official government notices. Do not pay anyone who promises to secure a place on the tour. Wait for the official announcement before treating any expected step or date as final.

Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana: District-wise List of Tourism Places for Student Tours

Under the Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana, students are expected to visit tourism destinations identified by the State across its districts. The district-wise and division-wise list below helps students, teachers and parents explore the places identified for educational tours. The department will finalise the actual tour routes and destinations.

Students can contact their school or the District Education Officer to find out which of these destinations may be included in their district’s educational tour. The final routes and places will depend on the department’s official tour plan.

Important Links Available of the Scheme

• Chhattisgarh Budget 2026-27 Key Highlights, Chhattisgarh Yuva Darshan Yojana, Finance Department (PDF)
• Chhattisgarh Tourism Board official website, for educational tours to tourist places
• Official website of Chhattisgarh Tourism, historical and cultural places of the State

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Department: Tourism and Culture Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar
• Implementing Body: Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Raipur
• District Level: The nodal officer for educational tours in your district, through the Collector’s office
• School Level: Your school principal or class teacher, who will share the notices of the District Education Officer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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