Friends of MY Bharat’ Initiative

Friends of MY Bharat’ Initiative Latest News

Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a new digital initiative, ‘Friends of MY Bharat’ initiative.

About Friends of MY Bharat’ Initiative

• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• It strengthens engagement with Indian-origin youth living across the world and provides them opportunities to participate in India’s nation-building and youth-led programmes.
• It is developed through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform.

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Features of Friends of MY Bharat’ Initiative

• Global Youth Engagement: It will enable Indian-origin students, young professionals and other youth residing outside India to access information about nation-building activities, volunteering opportunities and youth programmes hosted on the MY Bharat platform.
• Volunteering opportunities: It will also provide information on volunteering opportunities in areas such as education, environmental protection, health awareness, disaster relief and cultural preservation. 
• A dedicated ‘Know Your India’ section will offer curated information on India’s culture, heritage, history, tourism, travel and prominent leaders. 
• The initiative seeks to channel the ideas, skills, experiences and aspirations of global Indian youth towards India’s development journey.

What is MY Bharat Platform?

• MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) was launched in October 2023 under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• The initiative aims to place youth at the centre of nation-building by providing opportunities for volunteering, skill development, leadership and civic participation.
• It serves as a digital platform that connects the Government, educational institutions, non-profit organisations and industry to create meaningful youth engagement.

Source: PIB