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Source – This post on Seva Se Seekhen Program is based on the article “Seva Se Seekhen Program Empowering Youth and Fostering Culture of Compassion and Service in Community” published in PIB on 26th September 2024.
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Recently, the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the “Seva Se Seekhen” program under the MY Bharat initiative.
About Seva Se Seekhen Program
1. About: The “Seva Se Seekhen” program was launched on September 17, 2024. The program encourages youth to engage in meaningful community work and promotes a culture of social responsibility.
2. Launched by: Department of Youth Affairs under the MY Bharat initiative.
3. Aim: The program aims to engage India’s youth in hands-on learning experiences while providing critical assistance to hospital patients across the country.
The initiative also aims to boost the utilization of PM-JAY services, improving healthcare accessibility for underprivileged communities.
4. Focus: It focuses on fostering a culture of service (seva), empowering young volunteers to contribute to the nation’s healthcare system.
5. 304 Experiential Learning Programs and 2,649 volunteering opportunities have been created. As of now, 1732 volunteers are actively working across 319 hospitals in 24 states and union territories.
6. Leading States and Volunteer Contributions: Gujarat leads the program, with 273 volunteers deployed in 33 hospitals. Other states with strong participation include Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. Volunteers are playing a vital role in critical healthcare services across these regions.
About Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
| Aspects | Description |
| About | It is an autonomous body launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on National Unity Day, October 31st, 2023. |
| Aim | To be a technology-driven facilitator for youth development, helping young people contribute towards a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). |
| Focus | The platform focuses on empowering youth and providing equitable opportunities for leadership, innovation, and community engagement. |
| Vision | 1. Focus on empowering youth by providing opportunities to help them realize their aspirations. 2. Engage youth to contribute to the development of India by 2047. 3. Ensure equitable access for all youth across India to participate in national development programs. 4. Build a digital and physical (phygital) platform to connect youth with programs, mentors, and their local communities. |
| Objectives | 1. Leadership Development: Build leadership skills through experiential learning, moving from isolated physical activities to skills-based programs. 2. Youth as Social Innovators: Invest in youth to make them leaders and innovators in their communities, encouraging them to address local issues with constructive solutions. 3. Alignment with Community Needs: Align youth aspirations with local community needs, creating a two-way communication system to connect youth with government programs. 4. Convergence of Existing Programs: Integrate various government programs for youth by acting as a one-stop shop, facilitating collaboration between ministries, stakeholders, and young citizens. 5. Centralized Youth Database: Develop a centralized platform to track youth engagement nationwide. 6. Phygital Ecosystem: Create a “Phygital” ecosystem that blends community action with digital platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement. |
| Key Features of MY Bharat | 1. Beneficiaries are youth in the age group of 10-19 years, while the platform benefits youth aged 15-29 years as per the National Youth Policy. 2. It is a combination of physical and digital initiatives allows for broad engagement through both online tools and community activities. 3. It is designed to connect the youth with government programs, leadership initiatives, and mentor-led skill-building opportunities. |
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