Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

October 28, 2026 7:36 PM

Sports, Education Ministries and UNESCO Sign MoU to Take Clean Sport Values to Classrooms Across India

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Education and UNESCO on Wednesday exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to promote clean sport values in classrooms across India through the ‘Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit’. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed the need to integrate sports and education, as highlighted in the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, during the exchange at the...

October 26, 2026 7:27 PM

MY Bharat Mobilises Over 2.11 Lakh Participants Across 36 States and UTs During Sixth Week of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, mobilised 2,11,139 youth and citizens across 36 States and Union Territories through 694 programmes during the sixth week of the 100 Weeks Campaign under the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Abhiyan, as per the provisional report. The activities focused on Nashe Ke Ravan Ka Dahan/Nasha Rupi Mahishasur Ka Vadh, traditional sports, and Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Par Paricharcha (Neighbourhood Youth Parliam...

October 20, 2026 12:54 PM

MY Bharat holds 1,174 programmes nationwide to promote drug-free lifestyles

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) organised 1,174 programmes across all 36 states and Union Territories on October 17, drawing 3,43,288 young people and citizens as part of the fifth week of its Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign. The programmes focused on yoga, meditation and community discussions to promote healthy lifestyles and awareness about substance abuse prevention, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Held under the themes “Yoga & Meditation for Nasha Mukt ...

October 18, 2026 1:20 PM

MY Bharat-NSS campaign draws over 91,000 participants for yoga, self-defence activities

MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS) marked the start of the second month of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan with nationwide yoga, self-defence and community awareness activities on October 16. The observance of “Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas”, or Yoga and Self-Defence Day, drew 91,179 participants across 183 educational institutions, NSS units and adopted villages, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The campaign, inaugurated by...

October 16, 2026 5:45 PM

Sports Ministry Issues Operational Guidelines for Revised NSF Assistance Scheme to Boost Athlete Preparation, Hosting of Global Sports Events

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued operational guidelines for the revised Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), incorporating enhanced financial assistance and new strategic components to strengthen athlete preparation, improve sports infrastructure, and expand India’s global sporting presence. The Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31, covering the 16th Finance Commission cycle, with a total outlay of ₹7,386.74...

October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

September 21, 2026 10:09 AM

503-member Indian contingent receives grand send-off for Asian Games 2026

The 503-member Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 received a grand send-off in New Delhi on Tuesday, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya urging athletes to turn pressure into performance and opportunities into achievements. Mandaviya, along with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha, Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao and Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav, unveiled the official contingent jersey in the presence of athletes and support staff. ...

September 2, 2026 5:04 PM

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 announced; four adventure achievers selected

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, recognising four individuals for their outstanding achievements in adventure activities. The awards cover four categories - Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement. The 2024 awards will be presented by the President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan along with the National Sports Awards 2025. The date of the ceremony will be announced sepa...

August 7, 2026 10:33 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya calls for transparent athlete selection, governance reforms at National Sports Federations Conclave

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday called for greater transparency in athlete selection, stronger governance in sports bodies and an athlete-centric approach to sports administration, saying no injustice should ever be meted out to any sportsperson. Chairing the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, the minister said the welfare and interests of athletes must remain the highest priority for all stakeholders in India's sporting ecos...

August 6, 2026 9:18 PM

Government expands MY Bharat platform, over 2.46 crore youth registered nationwide

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has stepped up efforts to strengthen youth engagement through the MY Bharat platform by expanding AI-enabled digital services, experiential learning programmes and grassroots outreach across the country. More than 2.46 crore young people have registered on the platform since its launch, while over 1.22 lakh youth have enrolled in nearly 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes (ELPs), according to information provided by Union Minister for Youth Affairs a...