Mera Yuva Bharat:
As part of empowering young men and women to play a crucial role in disaster management, Mera Yuva Bharat is selecting civil defence volunteers.
- It is an autonomous body under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.
- MY Bharat, supported by a technology platform, would help to increase the youth outreach efforts of the Department of Youth Affairs.
- It has been set up to serve as an overarching enabling mechanism powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development and provide equitable access to youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat across the entire spectrum of the Government.
- MY Bharat will benefit the youth in the age group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the National Youth Policy.
- In the case of program components specifically meant for adolescents, the beneficiaries will be in the age group of 10-19 years.
- It will help set the focus of the Government on youth-led development and make the youth “active drivers” of development and not merely “passive recipients”.
- MY Bharat Portal is a ‘Phygital Platform’ (physical + digital) comprising physical activity along with an opportunity to connect digitally.
- The fusion of physical activities and digital connectivity reflects the modern, dynamic nature of the platform.
- Youth across the country can register on the MY Bharat portal and sign up for various opportunities and events available on the portal.
- MY Bharat has rapidly emerged as a pivotal tool for youth development, offering a diverse array of opportunities, events and volunteering activities with Police, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), and various Ministries.
