MY Bharat: Realising PM's Vision of One Lakh Youth Leaders
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
The fourth Chintan Shivir of the Youth Affairs Department under MY Bharat was inaugurated in Lucknow, focusing on strategies to build a youth ecosystem for a developed India. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted MY Bharat as the platform to realise the Prime Minister's vision of creating one lakh youth leaders from all sections of society.
Background
MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India to empower youth and channel their energy towards nation-building. It aims to create a network of youth leaders and volunteers, with a target of one lakh youth leaders. The platform integrates existing youth programmes like NSS and seeks to foster leadership, character-building, and service.
Key facts
The fourth Chintan Shivir of the Youth Affairs Department was held in Lucknow under the theme 'Viksit Yuva, Viksit Bharat' (Developed Youth, Developed India).
The shivir aimed to discuss strategies for developing a strong and future-ready youth ecosystem through dialogue, best practices, and collaborative policy-making.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stated that MY Bharat is the Prime Minister's vision to create one lakh youth leaders from every section of society.
Dr. Mandaviya urged officials to work with 'kartavya bhav' (sense of duty) and 'seva' (service) in line with the 'Panch Pran' (five resolves).
He called for accelerating the MY Bharat registration campaign until 15 August and reaching schools, colleges, and local communities.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) will now be expanded to state-level in addition to the national level.
Minister of State Raksha Khadse announced that MY Bharat has crossed over 2 crore registrations, making it the largest youth platform in the country.
The shivir included participation from NSS, district youth officers, regional directors, and field officers from various states.
The shivir emphasised that without dialogue, solutions are not possible, and clarity is essential for effective implementation.
Prelims pointers
- MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat): youth platform under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- NSS: National Service Scheme
- Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD)
- Panch Pran: five resolves for India@2047
- Chintan Shivir: brainstorming camp
- Target: one lakh youth leaders
- Registration campaign deadline: 15 August
- Location: Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
- Fourth Chintan Shivir of Youth Affairs Department
Mains angles
- GS2: Role of youth in nation-building and government initiatives for youth empowerment
- GS2: Policy implementation and grassroots governance – effectiveness of platforms like MY Bharat
- GS2: Significance of dialogue and collaborative policy-making in achieving developmental goals
- GS1: Social empowerment – youth leadership and community participation