Mansukh Mandaviya Engages with NSS Volunteers to Empower Youth through My Bharat Portal
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, engaged in a dynamic and insightful interaction with National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from across India through video conference on Wednesday.
The interaction aimed to recognize and motivate the youth who are contributing significantly to community service and nation-building. This is part of the drive undertaken by the Union Minister to involve the youth in informed decision-making.
Earlier, the Minister had interacted with National Youth Awardees, National Service Scheme Awardees, and volunteers of NYKs. He mentioned that the Union Budget 2024-25, laid in Parliament yesterday, is youth-centric. The Government has announced to spend Rs. 2 Lakh Crore to facilitate employment and skilling for over 4 Crore youth.
Addressing the enthusiastic volunteers, Dr. Mandaviya lauded the efforts of NSS in fostering a sense of social responsibility among the youth. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the selfless service rendered by NSS volunteers across the country.
During the interaction, Mansukh Mandaviya took feedback about the My Bharat portal. NSS volunteers shared their experiences about their activities and participation in various awareness campaigns and community services. They highlighted that modules like CV Builder and experiential learning courses have been particularly helpful and requested further expansion of such features.
Mandaviya mentioned that the platform serves as a comprehensive hub for youth engagement, offering access to a wide range of services and initiatives. MY Bharat is designed to empower the youth by providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to nation-building and personal growth.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to empowering the youth through various initiatives and programmes, Mandaviya said, “Our government is committed to providing the necessary support and resources to nurture the full potential of our youth in our journey towards Viksit Bharat. Every policy being made in the Ministry has kept youth at the centre of decision making.”
Union Minister appreciated the efforts and interest of NSS Volunteers for My Bharat Portal. He said that the involvement of youth in nation-building is crucial and MY Bharat portal will surely accelerate the process. He also motivated the volunteers to spread awareness about My Bharat portal and encouraged others to thrive in the future.
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Mansukh Mandaviya -: Mansukh Mandaviya is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
NSS -: NSS stands for National Service Scheme. It is a program in India that encourages students to participate in community service and social work.
Union Budget -: The Union Budget is the annual financial statement presented by the Government of India, detailing its revenue and expenditure for the upcoming year.
Rs. 2 Lakh Crore -: Rs. 2 Lakh Crore is a large amount of money, specifically 2 trillion Indian Rupees, allocated by the government for a particular purpose.
My Bharat portal -: The My Bharat portal is an online platform that provides resources and opportunities for young people in India to engage in community service and nation-building activities.
Youth employment and skilling -: Youth employment and skilling refer to programs and initiatives aimed at providing jobs and training to young people to help them develop skills for the workforce.
