{"id":347222,"date":"2025-10-01T16:38:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=347222"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:08:37","slug":"model-youth-gram-sabha-mygs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/model-youth-gram-sabha-mygs\/","title":{"rendered":"Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)"},"content":{"rendered":"

News:<\/strong> For the first time, India is preparing to bring the concept of Gram Sabhas into classrooms through the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative.<\/p>\n

About Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Programme<\/h2>\n
\"Model
Source: Livemint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
About\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • It is a school-based programme<\/strong> to bring the democratic process of Gram Sabhas into classrooms across India.<\/li>\n
  • It is inspired by the concept\u00a0of the Model United Nations (MUN).<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • It is the first structured attempt<\/strong> to directly involve children in governance processes at the grassroots level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launched by\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • It has been launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • The curriculum and modules for the sessions<\/strong> are being designed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministries of Education and Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aim<\/strong><\/td>\nTo generate awareness about grassroots democracy<\/strong> in school children at an early age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Objective\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • It seeks to:<\/strong>\n
      \n
    • Help students understand the role and significance of Gram Sabhas <\/strong>in local governance.<\/li>\n
    • Shape a generation that perceives local government<\/strong> as a meaningful space for public service.<\/li>\n
    • Nurture leadership skills<\/strong> in young children, providing them with a strong ethical foundation that goes beyond classroom learning.<\/li>\n
    • Revive student and youth interest in Gram Sabhas,<\/strong> which in practice often witness low levels of participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Implementation\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\n