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As part of empowering young men and women to play a crucial role in disaster management, Mera Yuva Bharat is selecting civil defence volunteers.

About Mera Yuva Bharat

• 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:
  • It 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 (https://www.mybharat.gov.in/) 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. 

Mera Yuva Bharat FAQs

Q1: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) functions under which ministry?

Ans: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Q2: What is the primary goal of MY Bharat?

Ans: Enable youth development and youth-led development

Q3: Which age group is the main beneficiary of MY Bharat?

Ans: 15–29 years

Source: TOI