On October 30, 2025, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports visited the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program at the Police Training Center, Marol, Mumbai. The program, which began on October 27, 2025, and will conclude on November 2, 2025, is organized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and coordinated by the Maharashtra State Police. Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the role of young tribal leaders in building a developed India by 2047 and encouraged them to contribute to the nation's vision of "Viksit Bharat" through skill development and digital empowerment via the Mera Yuva (My) Bharat portal. Dignitaries including Shri Pravin Kumar Padwal, Shri Anup Ingole, Shri Ravindra Dalvi, and Yatin Bangera also attended. For information contact PIB Mumbai | Sayyid Rabeehashmi / Darshana Rane or follow on social media: @PIBMumbai, /PIBMumbai, /pibmumbai and pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com. Release ID: 2184173; Visitor Counter: 134.
Key Entities Referenced
17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program: A program organized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and coordinated by the Maharashtra State Police, focusing on tribal youth development.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The ministry responsible for Union Youth Affairs and Sports, involved in organizing the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program.
Mera Yuva (My) Bharat portal: A digital platform highlighted for providing information on job opportunities, skill development programs, and avenues for youth engagement.
Mumbai: Location of the Police Training Center, Marol, where the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program is taking place.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister visits
17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program at Police
Training Center, Marol
Young tribal leaders to play a crucial role in building a
Viksit Bharat by 2047: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Posted On: 30 OCT 2025 4:04PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 30 October 2025
The 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Program is taking place at the Police Training Center, Marol,
Mumbai. Organized by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Union
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and coordinated by the Maharashtra State Police,
started on October 27, 2025, and will conclude on November 2, 2025.
The program today witnessed the esteemed presence of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Speaking to the tribal youths, Union Minister Dr. Mandaviya emphasized the crucial role of
young tribal leaders in building a developed India by 2047. He urged the youth to actively
contribute toward the nation's vision of "Viksit Bharat" through skill development and digital
empowerment.Dr. Mandaviya also highlighted the significance of the Mera Yuva (My) Bharat portal,
encouraging the youth to establish a digital presence on the platform. The portal provides
comprehensive information on job opportunities, skill development programs, online
competitions, and avenues for sharing meaningful work and thoughts, enabling the youth to
stay informed and engaged.
The event was graced by other dignitaries, including Shri Pravin Kumar Padwal, Special
Inspector General of Police, Training Department, Maharashtra State Police; Shri Anup
Ingole, District Youth Officer, My Bharat Mumbai; Shri Ravindra Dalvi, Principal, Police
Training Center, Marol; and Yatin Bangera of the Judo Association.
This initiative underscores the commitment of the Government of India to empower tribal
youth with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for all-round development and active
participation in nation-building.
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