Parliament Question: Experiential Learning Programmes - MY Bharat

Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Youth Affairs LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1233 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 Experiential Learning Programmes - MY Bharat 1233.SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT: SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV: DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT: SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state: (a) the objectives of the experiential learning programmes offered through the MY Bharat platform, and the manner in which these are bridging the gap between academic education, and practical and real-world experience; (b) the details of the various experiential learning programmes currently available on the said platform through Government departments, academic institutions and businesses; (c) the scale of participation in these programmes, including the number of youth enrolled in and completing experiential learning opportunities; (d) the details of the status thereof, State/UT-wise; and (e) the comprehensive framework of the experiential learning model, including the role of MY Bharat, NSS Programme Officers and Placement Officers in duration, structure and verification therein? Page 1 of 4ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA] (a) The objective of the Experiential Learning Programmes (ELPs) offered through the MY Bharat platform is to provide youth with structured, short-term, hands-on learning opportunities in real work environments with Government Departments, public institutions and partner organisations. These programmes are designed to strengthen the application of classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop functional and professional competencies, and familiarise participants with the functioning of public institutions and community-based initiatives. The programmes bridge the gap between academic education and practical experience by enabling participants to undertake structured assignments under the guidance of host organisations. Participants apply concepts learnt through formal education in actual work environments, observe institutional processes, and gain practical exposure through field and office-based activities. Each programme has defined learning objectives, assigned tasks, supervision and completion requirements to ensure structured learning. The programmes cover sectors such as healthcare, postal services, agriculture, broadcasting, road safety, public distribution, governance and community development. On successful completion, participants receive a jointly validated digital certificate issued through the MY Bharat portal. (b) to (d) MY Bharat offers Experiential Learning Programmes (ELPs) in collaboration with Government Departments, public institutions, academic institutions and partner organisations through the MY Bharat portal. Major programmes include India Post ELP with the Department of Posts; Jan Aushadhi ELP with the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI); Seva Se Seekhen ELP with State and District Health Departments; Public Distribution System (PDS) ELP with Departments of Food and Civil Supplies; Sadak Suraksha Mitra ELP with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, CoERS-IIT Madras and SaveLIFE Foundation; Radio Production and Presentation ELP with Prasar Bharati and the National Academy of Broadcasting & Multimedia (NABM); Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) ELP with Farmer Producer Organisations; Youth Engagement with Senior Citizens at Care Page 2 of 4Homes ELP; and the Semiconductor Training Programme with the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. These programmes cover sectors such as healthcare, postal services, food security, agriculture, broadcasting, road safety, semiconductor technology, elderly care and community development, with programme duration and implementation modalities varying according to programme requirements. Since the launch of the MY Bharat platform, more than 1.22 lakh youth have enrolled in about 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes and have been issued digital certificates through the MY Bharat portal. The State/UT-wise details are at Annexure-I. (e) The Experiential Learning Programmes (ELPs) are implemented through a standard framework on the MY Bharat portal. Partner organisations publish programme details, including objectives, eligibility, duration, location and activities. Interested youth apply through the portal, and applications are scrutinised by the respective host organisations. Selected participants undergo orientation and undertake assigned activities under the supervision of the host organisation. Attendance, participation and completion of assigned tasks are monitored throughout the programme. Upon successful completion of the prescribed requirements, the host organisation verifies completion on the MY Bharat portal, following which a jointly validated digital certificate is generated. MY Bharat provides the digital platform, operational framework, programme monitoring and certificate generation, while the respective host organisations are responsible for participant selection, supervision, attendance, verification of completion and certification through the MY Bharat portal. NSS Programme Officers and Placement Officers facilitate awareness, mobilisation and guidance of eligible students for participation in suitable programmes. ***** Page 3 of 4ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (D) OF THE LOK SABHA ADMITTED UNSTARRED Q.NO. 1233 FOR 27.07.2026 REGARDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES - MY BHARAT State/UT Total ELP ELP Applications Andaman and Nicobar Islands 21 86 Andhra Pradesh 249 1432 Arunachal Pradesh 39 215 Assam 279 2818 Bihar 943 2296 Chandigarh 84 1144 Chhattisgarh 221 2212 Delhi 202 2388 Goa 163 1016 Gujarat 478 2762 Haryana 1205 7167 Himachal Pradesh 526 1488 Jammu & Kashmir 196 994 Jharkhand 239 1429 Karnataka 589 3580 Kerala 710 2662 Ladakh 12 122 Lakshadweep 13 63 Madhya Pradesh 439 2990 Maharashtra 9590 24245 Manipur 26 236 Meghalaya 51 250 Mizoram 20 104 Nagaland 38 213 Odisha 427 2202 Puducherry 82 460 Punjab 460 2486 Rajasthan 1017 10714 Sikkim 26 152 Tamil Nadu 995 6667 Telangana 157 1090 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 13 73 Tripura 224 1754 Uttar Pradesh 3465 21605 Uttarakhand 317 1144 West Bengal 1542 7496 All India 5 4722 Total 25063 122477 ***** Page 4 of 4