- The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the
establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). - Mera Yuva Bharat is an autonomous body will benefit the youth in the age group of 15-
29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in the National Youth Policy. - In case of programme components specifically meant for the adolescents, the
beneficiaries will be in the age group of 10-19 years. - It will help in Setting the focus of the Government on Youth Led development and to
make the Youth “active drivers” of development and not merely “passive recipients”. - It will be launched on 31st October, 2023 on National Unity Day.
- The primary objective of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is to make it a whole of
Government platform for youth development. - Under the new arrangement, with access to resources & connection to opportunities,
youth would become community change agents and nation builders allowing them to
act as the Yuva Setu between the Government and the citizens. - It seeks to harness the Immense youth energy for nation building.
