Mera Yuva Bharat
| Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) | |
|---|---|
| मेरा युवा भारत | |
| Commercial? | No |
| Country | India |
| Prime Minister(s) | Narendra Modi |
| Ministry | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
| Launched | 31 October 2023 Kartavya Path |
| Status | Active |
| Website | mybharat |
Mera Yuva Bharat (Hindi: मेरा युवा भारत) is an autonomous body set up by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, serving young Indians and acting as an overarching, tech-enabled mechanism for youth development and youth-led development, providing them with equitable access to opportunities. Thus enabling youth to actualise their aspirations and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.[1][2]
Name
The MY Bharat (MY, an acronym for Mera Yuva, 'my youth') is a phygital (physical and digital) platform that combines physical activities with opportunities to connect digitally.
Launch
The MY Bharat portal was launched by Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023 on the occasion of National Unity Day at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. It also marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.[3][4][5][6][7]
History
On 11 October 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the autonomous body, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), to benefit youth aged 15–29 years, aligning with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the National Youth Policy.[8][9]
Reception
Within just four months of its inception, MY Bharat surpassed 1 crore 58 lakh registrations by 9 September 2024, recording more than 60,000 registrations every day.[10][11] Modi acknowledged the contributions of youth in nation-building while addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.[12] In another address during the Veer Baal Diwas on 26 December 2023, he appealed to every young person in India to register on the portal.[13]
See also
- Government of India
- Digital India
- National Youth Festival
- Viksit Bharat
References
- ↑ "My Bharat portal will provide platform to crores of youth: Union Minister Anurag Thakur". Economic Times. 30 October 2023.
- ↑ "My Bharat portal will provide platform to crores of youth': Union Minister Anurag Thakur". ANI News. 29 October 2023.
- ↑ "Govt okays 'MY Bharat' platform for youth to boost volunteerism". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "Home Minister Shah On 'Mera Yuva Bharat Org' | CM Yogi Adityanath's Big Statement | Top Headlines". TimesNow. 12 October 2023.
- ↑ "Centre to create autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat to 'harness immense youth energy for nation-building'". 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "Prime Minister launches 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' platform on the National Unity Day". PIB. 31 October 2023.
- ↑ "- PM Modi announces launch of 'Mera Yuva (MY) Bharat' portal for youth". The Hindu Business Line. 29 October 2023.
- ↑ "Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat". Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "1st Meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Mera Yuva BHARAT (MY Bharat) convened on 2nd November 2023". PIB. 6 November 2023.
- ↑ "Registration of Youth crosses 35 lakhs on Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal". PIB. 27 December 2023.
- ↑ "Akashwani, National News, All India Radio News - Registration of youth on 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' portal crosses 26 lakhs". All India Radio News. 21 December 2023.
- ↑ "India's youth through 'My Bharat Volunteer' are strengthening the vision of 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi". 9 December 2023.
- ↑ "Akashwani, National News, All India Radio News - Veer Baal Diwas: PM Modi appeals to youth to join Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal". 27 December 2023.