Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) serving as a technological mechanism to empower youth on Unity day 31 Oct 2023. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body will benefit the youth in the age group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the National Youth Policy. This body will be established for youth-led development and to provide equitable access to the youth.
This platform is meant to offer suitable opportunities for youngsters to engage in volunteer work of their choice and look for such opportunities across the country
It will act as a one-stop solution for young people and various central government ministries and also create a centralized database that can be utilized by the government to frame the policies and deviation of youth into different sectors. It will also enable to framing of appropriate guidelines and policies to avoid any misshapen to youth.
Role of youth in Amrit Kaal.
India’s youth are turning into the youngster phase where the maximum of its population is between 15-29 years. to play a critical role in defining the future of the nation – especially at the pivotal juncture of India’s 75 years of independence, as the country embarks on a paradigm-shifting development journey over the next 25 years of building an Amrit Bharat by 2047, on the century of independence.
Establishing a framework for bringing youth from diverse areas under a single platform.
Vision 2047 requires a framework that can bring rural youth, urban youth, and Rurban youth on a single platform. The existing schemes of the Government were designed and launched at different points in time over the last 50 years with the then prevailing understanding of the needs of rural youth in our society.
The dynamic shifts in the urban-rural landscape have necessitated a re-evaluation of these approaches. It is imperative to create a framework that unites rural, urban, and rurban youth on a common platform. Mera Yuva Bharat will help to create such a framework.
Establishing a new contemporary technology-led platform to engage with the present-day youth.
In today’s fast-paced world, characterized by rapid communication, the prevalence of social media, and the emergence of new digital tools and cutting-edge technologies, a technology-driven platform can connect youth to programs that can help them improve their capabilities and also connect them with community activities.
Ensuring accessibility by creating a Phygital Ecosystem
The Mera Yuva Bharat platform will create a phygital ecosystem and empower young individuals to become catalysts for community transformation. They would act as “Yuva Setu,” linking the government with its citizens.
Recently, a web portal of the Department of Youth Affairs, yuva.gov.in, hosted a nation-wide program called “Meri Maati Mera Desh” in which 50 million young people participated and helped to plant 23 million saplings to create Amrit Vatikas pan-India.
Mera Yuva Bharat would help to create and sustain such a phygital ecosystem that connects millions of young people in a network seamlessly.
The primary objective of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is to make it a whole of Government platform dedicated to the advancement of the youth. It includes: –
(i) Leadership Development in the Youth
(ii) Improve the leadership skills through experiential learning by shifting from isolated physical interaction to programmatic skills
(iii) Investing in youth to make them social innovators, and leaders in the communities
(iv) Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the community needs
(v) Enhanced efficiency through Convergence of existing programmee.
(vi) Act as a one-stop shop for young people and Ministries
(vii) Create a centralized youth database
(viii) Improved two-way communication to connect youth government initiatives and activities of other stakeholder that engage with youth
(ix) Ensuring accessibility by creating a Phygital Ecosystem – a blend of physical and digital experiences
(i) To make it a whole of a government platform for youth development
(ii) The autonomous body will benefit the youth in the age group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of youth in the national youth policy.
(iii) Under this scheme, with access to the resources and connections to opportunities, youth would become community change agents and nation builders.
(iv) It will harness the immense potential of youth for nation-building.
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Mera Yuva Bharat Neccessitates a Viksit Bharat by 2047 Mera Yuva Bharat necessitates a Viksit Bharat by 2047″ embodies a vision for India’s youth-driven future, aiming for a developed nation status by its centenary in 2047.
This ambitious initiative calls for comprehensive development across education, employment, healthcare, and infrastructure. It envisions harnessing the demographic dividend through skill development, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement. By empowering youth with opportunities and resources,
Mera Yuva Bharat aims to propel India towards sustainable growth, social equity, and global leadership. This vision emphasizes inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring every young Indian contributes to and benefits from a prosperous and developed Bharat by 2047.
PM Modi's Vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047 at 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog:
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Vision of Viksit Bharat@2047:
- Viksit Bharat@ 2047 aims to transform India into a fully developed nation by 2047, coinciding with the 100th year of independence.
- The vision encompasses economic growth, environmental sustainability, social progress, and good governance.
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Role of States:
- States play a crucial role in achieving this vision, as they are directly connected with the people.
- India is currently in a decade of changes, technological advancements, and geopolitical shifts, presenting opportunities for progress.
- Policies conducive to international investments are essential for India’s development.
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Progress and Challenges:
- India is moving in the right direction, having overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
- The enthusiasm and confidence of the countrymen are driving this progress.
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Collective Effort for vikshit Bharat @2047
- The dream of Viksit Bharat@ 2047 can be realized through combined efforts from all States.
- Viksit States will collectively contribute to building a developed India.
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Youth and Skill Development:
- India’s youthful population is an attraction for the world.
- Emphasis on skill development, research, innovation, and job-based knowledge is crucial.
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Aspirational Districts Programme:
- The success of this program, anchored by NITI Aayog, lies in continuous and online monitoring of measurable parameters.
- Healthy competition among districts has improved their performance in various government schemes.
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Roadmap and Collaboration:
- The 9th Governing Council Meeting focuses on creating a roadmap for Viksit Bharat@2047.
- Collaborative efforts between the Centre and State governments are essential.
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Economic Aspirations:
- India aims to become the world’s third-largest economy, with a GDP crossing five trillion dollars.
- The vision is to achieve a 30 trillion dollar economy by 2047.
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Districts as Drivers of Growth:
- Prime Minister Modi encourages districts to compete for foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Districts, especially those less successful, should become drivers of growth.
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