MY Bharat Aapda Mitras:
Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs stated that MY Bharat Aapda Mitras will be mobilised to provide rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
- MY Bharat is an autonomous body that has been set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport
- MY Bharat’s digital platform provides equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.
- It is meticulously designed to cater to the needs of the dynamic youth demographic, aged between 15 and 29 years.
- This platform offers a wealth of resources, mentorship programs, experiential learning opportunities, networks, and invaluable industry connections.
- MY Bharat Aapda Mitras are trained by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Aapda Mitra programme.
- Aapda Mitra programme is a unique initiative under MY Bharat, offering structured NDMA-certified disaster response training to young volunteers.
- It equips them with skills in search and rescue, first aid, crowd management, and emergency coordination, making them valuable assets during natural calamities.
- These youth volunteers will work at the grassroots to ensure that food, medical aid, and essential supplies reach villages cut off due to floods and landslides.
