Lok Sabha Question No. 955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Viksit Bharat Ambassador - Yuva Connect Initiative
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Shri Tapir Gao, Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Manoj Tiwari

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.955

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## Viksit Bharat Ambassador-Yuva Connect Initiative

955. Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva:

Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab:

Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor: Shri Manoj Tiwari:

Shri Janardan Mishra:

Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi:

Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Shri Tapir Gao:

## Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  specific  objectives  of  the  'Viksit  Bharat Ambassador  -  Yuva  Connect'  initiative  aim  in  engaging  youth
- towards the goal of a developed India by 2047;
- (b) whether  interactions  with  college  students  contribute  to
- their understanding of responsibilities in nation-building, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the role My Bharat Portal play in facilitating
- student participation in this initiative; and
- (d) the details of the youth-centric decisions mentioned in the
- budget that support this vision for a developed India?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a)  'Viksit Bharat 2047' is an initiative aimed at realizing India's aspiration of becoming a developed nation by its Centennial Year of Independence.

To advance this goal of developed India by 2047 among youth, the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador -Yuva Connect' program has been conceptualized  with  the  aim  to  foster  youth  engagement  and leadership  in  the  developmental  transformation  of  India.  These events are organised around discussions on the concept of Viksit Bharat with young people in educational institutions throughout India.  Youth  also  get  an  opportunity  to  interact  with  eminent speakers.

- (b) Interactions  with  college  students  significantly  contribute to their understanding of responsibilities in nation-building through various educational and experiential avenues.

Through  these  programs,  emphasis  is  laid  on  values  such as  national  identity,  civic  engagement,  social  cohesion,  human capital development, critical thinking, and empowerment, so that students  are  better  prepared  to  contribute  positively  to  their societies. These interactions not only enhance individual growth but also strengthen the fabric of the nation as a whole.

- (c) MY Bharat  portal  is  an  overarching  enabling  mechanismpowered  by  technology,  for  youth  development  and  youth  led development through 'Kartavya Bodh' and 'Seva Bhaav', during the Amrit Kaal.

Further, MYBharat provides an institutional mechanism to equip students  with  problem  solving  skills,  leadership  skills  through experiential learning opportunities and volunteer initiatives.

The events on youth volunteering activities, mega  events, Experiential Learning Programs (ELPs), Financial Literacy Programmes, Mentorship Programmes  etc. are also hosted through MY Bharat digital Platform. Photos-videos of the events are also uploaded by volunteers which can be accessed by all for awareness  and  benefit  of  society.  Such  provision  encourages more and more youth to participate in these initiatives and get the benefits.

(d)    The  recent  Union  Budget  of  India  has  introduced  several youth-centric initiatives aimed to foster a vision for a developed India  by  2047.  These  initiatives  focus  on  employment,  skill development,  and  financial  support,  which  are  essential  for empowering the younger population.

Key Youth-Centric Decisions in the Budget, inter-alia, include:

(i)    Mera  Yuva  Bharat:  Setting  up  of  the autonomous  body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) the purpose of which is to provide  an  over-arching  institutional  mechanism  powered  by technology  for  youth  development  and  youth-led  development. MY Bharat through portal offers Experiential Learning Programs (ELPs)  and  Volunteering  Opportunities,  mentorship  programme etc. to the Youth of India for their holistic development.

(ii) Subsidized educational loans.

(iii) Employment schemes for the Youth such as Incentives for Manufacturing Job Creation and Support for MSMEs.

(iv) Increase of Mudra Loan limit for young entrepreneurs.

These measures collectively reflect a strategic approach towards  nurturing  the  potential  of  India's  youth,  ensuring  they are  equipped  with  the  necessary  skills  and  opportunities  to contribute effectively to the nation's growth and development.

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