Mera Yuva Bharat (Hindi): मेरा युवा भारत) is an autonomous body set up by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India catering to the youth of India, and serving as an overarching enabling mechanism powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development by providing them equitable access to opportunities. Thus enabling youth to actualise their aspirations and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.[1][2]
Name
MY Bharat (MY, an acronym for Mera Yuva) is a Phygital (Physical+Digital) platform comprising physical activity along with an opportunity to connect digitally.
On 11 October 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the autonomous body, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to benefit the youth in the age-group of 15–29 years, aligning with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the National Youth Policy.[8][9]
Reception
After the grand unveiling of MY Bharat, the platform resonated powerfully with India's dynamic youth community, garnering widespread acclaim across the nation. Remarkably, within just four months of its inception, MY Bharat surpassed 1 crore 58 lakh registrations as on 9 September 2024, recording more than 60,000 registrations every day, cementing its status as one of the most rapidly growing and influential youth communities in India.[10][11]
MY Bharat community is becoming India’s great strength in shaping a bright future for India. This sentiment was echoed by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi while addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra when he said that India’s youth through ‘MY Bharat Volunteer’ are strengthening the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat.’[12] In his address during the Veer Baal Diwas on 26 December 2023, the Prime Minister invited every youth of India to register on the MY Bharat portal while stating that MY Bharat is becoming a big institution for the young daughters and sons of the country.[13]