August 13, 2026 4:05 PM

Empowering India’s youth: 2.22 crore registered on MY Bharat platform

With nearly 65 per cent of India's population below the age of 35, the government has expanded programmes in education, skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, sports, healthcare and civic participation to harness the country's demographic potential and support the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. At the centre of the youth-focused approach is Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), launched in October 2023 for young people aged 15 to 29. More than 2.22 crore youth had registered on the platform as of Jul...

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...

July 24, 2026 1:01 PM

MY Bharat facilitates nearly one lakh youth to access Prime Minister Internship Scheme

Nearly one lakh young people have been connected to the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, with the initiative helping expand awareness and access to industry internship opportunities across the country. According to information shared by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the Department of Youth Affairs, through MY Bharat, is working with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to promote PMIS by leveraging...

September 26, 2025 3:22 PM

From Quiz to Siachen: 25 young Indians set to experience life at world’s highest battlefield

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 25 young Indians are set to travel from the virtual world of a quiz to the icy heights of Siachen - the world’s highest battlefield - for a three-day immersive exposure visit from September 28 to 30. The programme, spearheaded by the Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, aims to offer participants a rare opportunity to experience leadership, resilience, and patriotism at one of India’s most challenging frontiers. The...