The 16th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme, organized by the Government of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Ministry of Home Affairs, in association with My Bharath – Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was held from February 7 to February 13, 2025.

As part of the program, a special session was held on February 11, 2025, at VRR Hall, featuring Mr. Gurubabu Balaraman, IIS, Director (News) & Head of Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, as the Chief Guest. The event fostered cultural exchange, leadership development, and national integration among tribal youth, leaving a lasting impact on all participants.