Parliament Question: District Level Bootcamps

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3542 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025 District Level Bootcamps 3542. Dr. Hemang Joshi: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state: (a) the types of bootcamps being organised at the district level under MY Bharat and the thematic focus areas of these bootcamps; (b) the target participants of these district-level bootcamps and the manner in which their selection being carried out; (c) the total number of bootcamps conducted so far and the number of youth participated; (d) the knowledge partners involved in conducting these bootcamps and the manner in which these bootcamps aligned with the objectives of Viksit Bharat @2047; and (e) whether the Government has any plan to promote MY Bharat scheme in Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA) (a) At the district level, MY Bharat is organizing Future Youth Leaders Bootcamps with a focus on nurturing leadership, civic engagement, and future-readiness among youth. These bootcamps are structured around interactive dialogues with elected representatives such as Members of Parliament, MLAs, and PRI/Municipal leaders, along with knowledge experts. Through these sessions, participants explore themes like youth involvement in nation-building, democratic participation, and public policy.Additionally, the bootcamps include thematic modules covering a broad range of areas—leadership and communication skills (including public speaking), digital and financial literacy, career readiness, community engagement, flagship government schemes, youth parliaments, and volunteerism. (b) The participants targeted for these bootcamps are youth aged between 15 and 29 years who are registered on the MY Bharat portal. Priority is given to those affiliated with registered youth clubs or those actively engaged in community service and volunteering. The selection process is conducted through open calls for applications on the MY Bharat portal, followed by shortlisting based on eligibility and expressed interest. A conscious effort is made to ensure representation from diverse backgrounds, including urban and rural areas, tribal communities, marginalized groups, and women. (c) As of now, a total of 38 such bootcamps have been successfully conducted across various districts, with active participation from 1,346 MY Bharat volunteers. (d) These bootcamps are supported by a range of knowledge partners including industry experts, career coaches, government officials, youth mentors, startup founders, and elected representatives. The design and execution of the bootcamps are closely aligned with the objectives of Viksit Bharat @2047. It aims to build a generation of youth who are confident, skilled, and deeply committed to the nation’s development. The bootcamps promote youth leadership, civic responsibility, and innovation while equipping participants with critical life and career skills. They also contribute directly to the realization of the five resolves of Amrit Kaal (Panch Pran), particularly in fostering self-reliance, pride in heritage, and the spirit of putting the nation first. (e) Under the MY Bharat Annual Action Plan 2025–26, various programmes are planned across the country, including Jharkhand. These include the MY Bharat Yuva Mandal Vikas Abhiyan, block- level sports meets, distribution of sports materials, Viksit Bharat Padyatras, district-level Yuva Utsavs, workshops on flagship schemes, observance of important days, and campaigns like Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Swachhata Hi Seva, and the Future Youth Leaders Bootcamps. ******