Lok Sabha Question No. 1261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Goal of Developed India-2047
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Neeraj Maurya

## Government of India

## Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1261 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## Goal of Developed India-2047

†1261. Shri Neeraj Maurya:

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

- (a) whether the Government is encouraging the youth to become ambassador of progress and make the country a developed nation;
- (b) if so, the efforts made so far to achieve the big target of Developed India - 2047 and number of youth selected for this target and results thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government has advised the youth to work hard and take risks  so  that  global  agencies  can  recognize  their  potential  and  contribute significantly in boosting India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the achievements made so far under various schemes being implemented by the Government to achieve the goal of Developed India -2047?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

- (a) Yes. The Government is committed to empowering the youth to act as catalysts  of  national  development  and  as  partners  in  nation-building  and encouraging them to contribute as ambassadors of progress in achieving the vision of a Developed India by 2047. The Department of Youth Affairs (DoYA) implements various programmes aimed at fostering leadership, community engagement, and positive youth development.
- (b)  The  Department,  through  its  flagship  youth  organisations -MY  Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development(RGNIYD)  and  various  schemes  including  National  Service Scheme (NSS), National Programme for Youth and Adolescent development (NPYAD),  International  Cooperation(IC)  scheme  has  undertaken  several initiatives for capacity building, leadership development and nation-building activities among  youth.  These  include youth  leadership  programmes, entrepreneurship  and  innovation  exposure,  capacity  building,  experiential learning programmes, voluntary programmes, social development campaigns and community service. These initiatives aim to equip young people with the skills, values, and opportunities necessary to contribute meaningfully to the national vision of Developed India -2047.

In  addition,  NSS  engages  youth  through  a  structured  volunteer-based scheme. NSS organizes 15 National Integration Camps (NICs) annually across the country with 200 selected volunteers per camp to promote unity, cultural diversity, patriotism and national integration. The National Youth Festival, redesigned as Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD), featured 2,500 participants in 2025 at the national level in Delhi, including innovators and volunteers,  with  over  6  crore  online  viewers.  In  the  2026  edition,  around 33,50,000  youth  participated  in  the  quiz.  The  National  Youth  Parliament Festival  (NYPF)  engages  lakhs  of  youth  at  the  district  and  state  levels, selecting 80 -95 winners for the National level annually.

No formal selection of youth under any specific category titled 'Developed India -2047'  has  been  undertaken  b y  DoYA;  however,  millions  of  youth participate  annually  in  the  above  programmes  contributing  to  national development outcomes.

- (c) & (d)  The Government through its various schemes and National youth policy  has  consistently  encouraged  youth  to  work  diligently,  embrace innovation  and  participate  in  nation-building  so  that  their  potential  is recognised globally. Various platforms and programmes sensitise youth on the importance of hard work, innovation and active participation in economic and social development processes. The Department promotes these objectives through programmes such as:
- Youth Leadership and Personality Development Programmes conducted by MY Bharat, NSS and RGNIYD;
- Skill, innovation, and entrepreneurship exposure programmes under MY Bharat;
- National  Youth  Festivals,  District  Youth  Conventions  and  campaigns promoting nation-building, social responsibility, and community engagement;
- Activities  that  inspire  youth  to  take  initiative,  contribute  to  local problem-solving,  and  gain  recognition  at  national  and  international forums.
- International Youth Exchange Programmes (IYEPs), Other Multilateral International Meetings / Summits / Conferences etc.
- (e) Under various schemes of the Department, the following achievements have been recorded:
- National  Service  Scheme  (NSS):  Over  3.9  million  NSS  volunteers  are engaged annually in community service, social awareness programmes, and development  activities. In addition, NSS  organizes  National Integration  Camps  (NIC)  annually  with  200  selected  volunteers  per camp to promote cultural diversity, patriotism and national integration through social service. The VBYLD (2025) featured 2,500 participants including innovators and volunteers with over 6 crore online viewers. The  2026  edition  saw  over  50  lakh  youth  in  Phase-I  quizzes.  The National Youth Parliament Festival engages lakhs of youth at district/state levels, selecting 80 -95 state winners annually.
- MY  Bharat:  MY  Bharat  engages  youth  through  programmes  on  skill development, community  service, Fit India, cleanliness, disaster preparedness, and social awareness.
- MY  Bharat  platform  enables  young  people  to  access  volunteering, leadership, and employability initiatives.
- National  Youth  Festival  called  Viksit  Bharat  Youth  leaders  dialogue (VBYLD),  Yuva  Connect  Programe,  National  Youth  Awards  and  other youth engagement events at national and international level contribute to  youth  leadership,  entrepreneurship  exposure  and  constructive participation in national development.

These initiatives collectively support the broader national vision of transforming India into a Developed Nation by 2047.

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