**Executive Summary**
On July 17, 2026, the Department of Youth Affairs organized the MY Bharat National Youth Volunteers Convention in Lucknow, bringing together over 1,500 volunteers. The event aimed to strengthen youth leadership and community engagement to support the "Viksit Bharat @2047" vision. Key action items include a three-month deadline for volunteers to register new users and Youth Clubs on the MY Bharat portal.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Vision and Leadership**
* The convention focused on the "Viksit Bharat @2047" initiative, emphasizing "Kartavya Bhav" (sense of duty), "Seva" (service), and nation-first action.
* Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted that 65% of India's population is under 35, making youth the primary architects of the country’s development.
* The government aims to nurture one lakh young leaders from diverse backgrounds, including rural and tribal communities.
**The MY Bharat Platform (mybharat.gov.in)**
* The platform serves as a "one-stop solution" for youth empowerment, offering volunteering opportunities, career pathways, and experiential learning.
* Recommendations from the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) have been integrated into national policymaking and the Union Budget 2026.
* Nationally, over 2.25 crore youth are connected to the platform, with Uttar Pradesh alone reaching over 23 lakh registrations.
**Community Initiatives and Recognition**
* Volunteers participated in the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" campaign, taking a pledge to promote a drug-free India at the grassroots level.
* The convention featured orientation sessions on leadership, community mobilization, and the technical use of the MY Bharat Portal.
* The top five winners of the "Nation First Challenge" from Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh were felicitated for their achievements.
**Impact Analysis**
**MY Bharat Youth Volunteers**
**Impact**
Volunteers are empowered as primary agents of social transformation and national development, tasked with driving government initiatives at the village and household levels.
**Action Required**
Each volunteer must connect at least 300 young people to the MY Bharat platform and facilitate the registration of 100 active Youth Clubs within the next three months.
**Indian Youth (Aged under 35)**
**Impact**
Young citizens gain access to structured opportunities for innovation, community service, and direct participation in national policymaking.
**Action Required**
Youth are encouraged to register on the MY Bharat portal, join local Youth Clubs, and participate in the Nasha Mukt (drug-free) awareness campaigns.
**Department of Youth Affairs and Ministry Officials**
**Impact**
Officials are responsible for scaling the digital infrastructure and ensuring the platform remains a focal point for youth-led development.
**Action Required**
Continue organizing orientation sessions, facilitating the "Nation First Challenge," and integrating youth feedback into the Union Budget and national policies.
Key Entities Referenced
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): An autonomous body and digital platform serving as a one-stop solution for youth empowerment, volunteering, and community engagement.
Viksit Bharat @2047: The overarching national vision and policy goal to transform India into a developed nation by its centenary of independence.
Department of Youth Affairs: The primary nodal department under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports responsible for implementing youth-centric flagship initiatives and conventions.
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat: A specialized campaign integrated into the youth volunteer framework focused on achieving a drug-free India through community action.
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD): An initiative aimed at nurturing young leaders whose recommendations influence national policymaking and the Union Budget.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MY Bharat National Youth Volunteers Convention
Brings Together 1500 + Volunteers In Lucknow
“The Next 25 Years Of Amrit Kaal Belong To The Youth. We
May Witness Viksit Bharat, But Youth Will Live In Viksit
Bharat” Says Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Top Five Winners Of The Nation First Challenge felicitated;
Volunteers Took Nasha Mukt pledge
प्रव तथ: 17 JUL 2026 4:15PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat
(MY Bharat) organised the MY Bharat National Youth Volunteers Convention at Indira Gandhi
Pratishthan, Lucknow, bringing together nearly 1500+ MY Bharat Youth Volunteers from across Uttar
Pradesh. The convention aimed at strengthening youth leadership, volunteerism and community
engagement while equipping volunteers to actively contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047
through Kartavya Bhav, Seva and nation-first action. The programme featured orientation sessions on
the MY Bharat Portal, leadership and community mobilisation, a cultural presentation on the Nasha Mukt
Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign and the felicitation of outstanding youth achievers.The programme was graced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports
and Labour & Employment; Shri Girish Chandra Yadav, Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare,
Government of Uttar Pradesh; Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Shri
Suhas L Y, Secretary, Sports & Youth Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Priyanka Shukla,
CEO, MY Bharat and senior officers of MY Bharat and the MY Bharat National Service Scheme (NSS).
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya called upon the youth to become the architects of
Viksit Bharat @2047, guided by the spirit of Kartavya Bhav, Seva and Nation First."The next 25 years
of Amrit Kaal belong to the youth. We may witness Viksit Bharat, but you will live in Viksit Bharat. It is
your Kartavya to build it," the Union Minister said.Dr. Mandaviya stated that India's demographic strength, with nearly 65 per cent of its population below
the age of 35, makes young people the driving force behind the country's development journey. Referring
to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of nurturing one lakh young leaders without political or
family background, he said leadership must emerge from every village, tribal community, island, town and
city.
Describing MY Bharat platform (mybharat.gov.in) as one stop solution for youth empowerment, the
Minister said it connects young people with volunteering opportunities, career pathways, experiential
learning programmes, community service and innovation. He noted that the ideas generated through the
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) had influenced policymaking, adding that several
recommendations of young participants were reflected in the Union Budget 2026.
Giving a clear call to action, Dr. Mandaviya urged every MY Bharat Youth Volunteers to connect at least
300 young people with the MY Bharat platform and facilitate the registration of 100 active Youth Clubs
within the next three months. "Every Youth Club should become a centre of Seva, leadership andnation-building," he said, urging volunteers to organise regular community activities and strengthen the
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign by highlighting the stories of suffering families, taking its
message to every village, locality and household. He urged the volunteers to work with commitment,
innovation and discipline, adding that "The future of India will not be written in government offices alone;
it will be written by young citizens working in every community across the country."
Echoing the emphasis on youth-led development and collective responsibility Shri Girish Chandra
Yadav said that MY Bharat has emerged as a powerful platform for channelising the energy of youth
towards nation-building and realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. "Whether it is Nukkad
Natak, cultural activities, volunteerism or community campaigns, MY Bharat has connected young people
with the nation. This platform will become the focal point of Viksit Bharat @2047," he said.
Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's contribution to the initiative, Shri Yadav said that while over 2.25 crore youth
have been connected with MY Bharat across the country, Uttar Pradesh has significantly expanded its
outreach by increasing registrations from 13.5 lakh to over 23 lakh youth. He described the achievement
as a reflection of the enthusiasm and commitment of the State's young population towards nation-building.Earlier, welcoming the volunteers, Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs,
stated that it is a matter of pride that the country's largest State brought together such a large gathering of
MY Bharat volunteers united by the spirit of service. She said the enthusiasm of the youth must be
channelised towards national development and social transformation. She said, "When young people make
a cause for their personal commitment, they create lasting change. The contribution of youth towards
Viksit Bharat will be shaped by the National Youth Volunteers dedication and sense of responsibility."
A key highlight of the programme was the, top five winners of the Nation First Challenge were
felicitated by the Hon'ble Union Minister. The awardees included Abhishek Ramdas Naikwadi
(Maharashtra), T. Ramesh (Telangana), Namreddy Ritvik Reddy (Telangana), Swamykeri Venkata
Lokesh (Andhra Pradesh) and Krishnanand Jaiswal (Uttar Pradesh).During the convention, MY Bharat Youth Volunteers participated in interactive sessions on the MY Bharat
Portal, youth leadership and community mobilisation, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to
drive the Department of Youth Affairs' flagship initiatives at the grassroots. A cultural presentation on the
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign reinforced the message of a drug-free India and showcased
the transformative role of youth-led awareness and community action.
The convention concluded with the administration of the Nasha Mukt Pledge, reinforcing the collective
resolve of MY Bharat Youth Volunteers to take the message of a Nasha Mukt Bharat to every village,
every locality and every household, while working with Seva, Kartavya Bhav and an unwavering
commitment towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. discipline and a spirit of Seva towards building a
drug-free, developed and self-reliant India.
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