Mera Yuva Bharat National Youth Volunteer Conclave in Lucknow
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
Over 1500 MY Bharat youth volunteers participated in the National Youth Volunteer Conclave in Lucknow, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized that the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal belong to youth and called upon them to become builders of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Background
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is a platform launched by the Government of India to empower youth through volunteering, skill development, and community engagement. The conclave aimed to strengthen youth leadership and volunteerism for nation-building.
Key facts
The conclave was held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow, with over 1500 MY Bharat youth volunteers from Uttar Pradesh.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Uttar Pradesh Minister Girish Chandra Yadav addressed the event.
Top five winners of the 'Nation First Challenge' were felicitated; volunteers took a pledge against drug abuse.
Dr. Mandaviya urged volunteers to connect at least 300 youth to MY Bharat platform and help register 100 active youth clubs within three months.
He highlighted that about 65% of India's population is below 35 years, making youth a demographic dividend.
The 'Viksit Bharat Youth Leadership Dialogue' (VBYLD) ideas influenced policymaking, with recommendations included in Union Budget 2026.
Cultural presentation on 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign was part of the event.
MY Bharat portal (mybharat.gov.in) offers volunteering opportunities, career paths, experiential learning, community service, and innovation.
Prelims pointers
- Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- MY Bharat portal: mybharat.gov.in
- Viksit Bharat Youth Leadership Dialogue (VBYLD) is a platform for youth to contribute to policy.
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign aims for drug-free youth.
- National Youth Volunteer Conclave organized by Department of Youth Affairs.
- Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow is the venue.
- Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya holds portfolios of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Labour and Employment.
- Amrit Kaal refers to the 25-year period leading to 2047.
Mains angles
- Role of youth in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047: Discuss the significance of youth-led initiatives and volunteerism.
- Government schemes for youth empowerment: Evaluate the effectiveness of MY Bharat in channeling youth energy towards nation-building.
- Drug abuse among youth: Critically examine the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign and its impact.
- Youth participation in policy making: Analyze how platforms like VBYLD influence budget and policy decisions.