Friends of MY Bharat Initiative: Global Youth Connect for Viksit Bharat 2047

UPSC Relevance: Governance | Youth | Indian Diaspora

Why in News?

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Friends of MY Bharat digital module during the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar.

Objective

To connect:

  • Indian-origin students abroad.

  • Young professionals.

  • Diaspora youth.

with:

  • Volunteering.

  • Nation-building activities.

  • Youth programmes.

  • Development initiatives in India.

MY Bharat

Mera Yuva Bharat was launched in October 2023 and functions as a technology-enabled platform for youth participation, leadership and volunteering.

Prelims Pointer

Friends of MY Bharat → Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.