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A New Global Programme Connects Indian-Origin Youth to India's Development

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched Friends of Mera Yuva Bharat, a digital platform for Indian-origin youth worldwide.

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The programme was announced at the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar.

Participants can register, showcase their youth clubs, and access a ‘Know Your India’ section with curated cultural and historical content.

It aims to channel the ideas, skills, and aspirations of global Indian youth toward the vision of a developed India by 2047.

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The platform offers information on volunteering, education, environmental projects, health campaigns, disaster assistance, and cultural heritage.

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9 words

initiative

a new plan or project started by an organization

engagement

active participation and interaction

nation‑building

efforts to improve a country's infrastructure, education, and wellbeing

volunteering

providing help or services without payment

environmental protection

actions taken to safeguard natural resources and ecosystems

disaster relief

assistance provided after natural or man‑made emergencies

cultural preservation

maintaining and sharing traditions, languages, and heritage

ecosystem

a community of living things interacting with their environment

aspirations

strong hopes or ambitions for the future

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