October 3, 2025 5:10 PM

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with Indian workers’ diaspora in Malaysia

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday interacted with members of the Indian workers’ diaspora in Malaysia, praising their role in strengthening India’s development journey and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Malaysia is home to the world’s third-largest Indian diaspora, with over 2.9 million people of Indian origin. Commending the community for preserving its cultural identity while excelling in divers...

September 24, 2025 10:17 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates India’s medal winners at Speed Skating World Championships 2025

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday felicitated India’s medal-winning contingent from the 73rd Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025, held in Beidaihe, China from September 13–21. Marking a historic milestone for Indian skating, the team delivered its best-ever performance, winning five medals — three Gold and two Bronze — and securing an impressive 5th place overall among more than 40 participating natio...

September 23, 2025 7:08 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya, Raksha Khadse review final preparations for World Para Athletics Championships 2025

With just two days to go for the first-ever World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in India, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse, visited the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium on Tuesday to review final arrangements for the marquee event. The championships are expected to bring together top para-athletes from over 100 countries, reinforcing India’s position as a global hub for international s...

September 18, 2025 5:57 PM

EPFO rolls out reforms for single-login access to provident fund services

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of reforms in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) aimed at providing efficient, transparent and user-friendly services to its members. The Minister said the focus of these reforms is to ensure that all key EPFO services are accessible through a single login, thereby enhancing ease of living for members. “These initiatives will reduce grievances, improv...

September 16, 2025 5:08 PM

India signs MoU with ILO to advance global classification of occupations

The Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to collaborate on developing the International Reference Classification of Occupations, aimed at enhancing global skill comparability and expanding employment opportunities for Indian youth. The MoU was signed in Geneva by Ambassador Arindam Bagchi, Permanent Mission of India to the UN, and ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, in the presence of Union Minister for Labour &...

September 8, 2025 4:47 PM

India’s unemployment rate lowest among G20 nations, says Mansukh Mandaviya citing WEF

India’s unemployment rate stands at just 2 per cent, the lowest among G20 countries, Union Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday, citing the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. Speaking at the signing of MoUs between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Mentor Together and Quikr in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya said India’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by employment generation across sectors, supported by enabling government s...

September 1, 2025 11:12 PM

PM Modi hails initiatives to boost job creation, amplify growth amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is aimed at harnessing India’s demographic dividend and boosting job creation. In a post on X, PM Modi referred to an article by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya that described the scheme. "Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya writes about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, an initiative aimed at boosting job creation. He explains that the scheme will help transform India...

August 29, 2025 9:17 AM

Government invites nominations for National Youth Award, to be submitted by Sept 30

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024, according to an official statement released by the ministry on Monday. The Award is designed to inspire young individuals aged 15 to 29 to strive for excellence in national development and social service. It encourages young people to cultivate a sense of responsibility toward their communities and to become good citizens, as stated by the ministry. The National Youth Award, usually co...

August 13, 2025 11:00 AM

Single biggest sports reform since independence: Mandaviya on passage of new bill

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday hailed Parliament’s passage of the National Sports Governance Bill as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since Independence”. Describing the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill as “historic milestones,” Mandaviya said the measures would overhaul sports administration and enhance India’s medal prospects. “Today, Parliament has passed the Sports Bill. It is a part of PM Modi’s st...

August 7, 2025 1:02 PM

MYBharat launches national flag quiz to promote patriotism among youth

In an effort to deepen the spirit of patriotism and promote awareness about the Indian National Flag, Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBharat)-an initiative under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports-has launched a nationwide National Flag Quiz. The quiz is now live on the official MYBharat portal (https://mybharat.gov.in), and is open to all citizens. Designed as an interactive and educational activity, the online quiz features multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Tricolour. Each question wi...