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 Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform.
- 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 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.
