Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 19th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On August 19, 2026, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, announced the ‘Friends of MY Bharat’ initiative at the BRICS Youth Summit in Gandhinagar. This digital module is designed to connect Indian-origin youth living abroad with India’s development journey and nation-building activities. The initiative aims to channel the skills and aspirations of the global diaspora toward the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat.’
Key Points / Main Content
Initiative Overview
‘Friends of MY Bharat’ is a dedicated digital module within the existing MY Bharat platform.
It serves as a global engagement ecosystem for Indian-origin students, young professionals, and youth residing outside India.
Registration and Information Sharing
The module enables global youth to register as a ‘Friend of MY Bharat.’
Registered users can share details about their local Youth Clubs or Associations, including their specific activities and areas of engagement.
‘Know Your India’ Section
This dedicated section provides curated content regarding India’s heritage, culture, history, tourism, and prominent leaders.
It is designed to help the global diaspora deepen their connection with their country of origin.
Volunteering and Participation
The platform provides information on various volunteering opportunities in sectors such as education, environment, health awareness, disaster relief, and cultural preservation.
It showcases major MY Bharat initiatives of national significance to encourage wider global participation in youth-led development.
Background of MY Bharat
Launched on October 31, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the platform is built on the pillars of Seva, Kartavya, and Jan Bhagidari.
It focuses on experiential learning, leadership, and mentorship to empower youth for ‘Viksit Bharat @2047.’
Impact Analysis
Indian-origin youth (students and professionals) living outside IndiaImpact
They gain a formal channel to remain connected with India’s development and culture regardless of their geographical location. They receive access to curated heritage content and specific volunteering opportunities.
Action Required
Register on the ‘Friends of MY Bharat’ digital module and share information regarding their youth clubs, associations, and engagement activities.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsImpact
The Ministry strengthens its global outreach and builds a sustained ecosystem for international youth engagement.
Action Required
Host and manage youth-led programs, volunteer initiatives, and curated content on the digital platform to maintain engagement with the global diaspora.
Youth Clubs and Associations AbroadImpact
These organizations gain visibility on a national Indian platform, allowing for better alignment of their ideas and skills with India’s development goals.
Action Required
Collaborate through the module by sharing their activities and contributing to the larger journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat.’
Key Entities Referenced
Friends of MY Bharat: A digital module launched to engage Indian-origin youth globally, providing them with information on nation-building activities, volunteering, and youth-led programs.
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): An autonomous national youth platform that connects youth with experiential learning, mentorship, and national campaigns to empower them as leaders in India's development.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary ministry responsible for implementing the MY Bharat platform and the 'Friends of MY Bharat' global connect initiative.
Viksit Bharat: The national vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, which serves as the core inspiration for the 'Friends of MY Bharat' initiative.
BRICS Youth Summit 2026: The international forum held in Gandhinagar where the 'Friends of MY Bharat' module was officially announced to strengthen global youth engagement.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
‘Friends of MY Bharat’: A New Global Youth
Connect Inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s Vision
of Viksit Bharat
Announced by Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs &
Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse at the BRICS Youth Summit 2026
in Gandhinagar
प्रव तथ: 19 AUG 2026 7:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat, is strengthening its engagement with
Indian-origin youth across the world through ‘Friends of MY Bharat’, a dedicated digital module
announced by Smt. Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, during the BRICS
Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar. The initiative will provide Indian-origin students, young
professionals and other youth living outside India with information on various nation-building activities,
volunteering initiatives and youth-led programmes hosted on MY Bharat, irrespective of their
geographical location. It aims to channel their ideas, skills, experiences and aspirations towards India’s
development journey.The event was attended by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Member of Parliament
Dr. Hemang Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Shri Nitesh Kumar Mishra, along
with youth leaders from BRICS and partner countries.
The module will enable global Indian youth to register as a ‘Friend of MY Bharat’ and share information
about their Youth Clubs or Associations, including their activities and areas of engagement. It will also
provide information on various volunteering opportunities across areas such as education, environment,
health awareness, disaster relief and cultural preservation, allowing young people to various social
initiatives running in the country.A dedicated ‘Know Your India’ section will help global Indian youth deepen their connection with the
country through curated content on India’s culture, heritage, history, tourism, travel and prominent leaders.
The module will also showcase major MY Bharat initiatives and programmes of national significance,
creating greater awareness about India’s youth-led development journey and encouraging wider global
participation.
‘Friends of MY Bharat’ represents an important step towards building a sustained global youth
engagement ecosystem, enabling Indian-origin youth to remain connected with India and contribute to its
development from wherever they are in the world. It seeks to bring together the energy, ideas, skills and
aspirations of global Indian youth in the larger journey towards Viksit Bharat.
About MY Bharat
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023, is a
national youth platform built on Seva, Kartavya and Jan Bhagidari. It connects youth with experiential
learning, volunteering, skills, leadership, mentorship and national campaigns, empowering them to learn,
lead and contribute towards Viksit Bharat @2047.
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