JAIPUR: To provide greater opportunities for skill development, nation-building, and innovation to the youth of Rajasthan, the state government has decided to accelerate the registration campaign on the ‘My Bharat’ portal. In a high-level review meeting held at the Secretariat, Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas issued strict directives to officials to ensure that the maximum number of youth in the 15–29 age group are linked to this platform.
A ‘Single Window Solution’ for Youth
The Chief Secretary emphasized that the ‘My Bharat’ portal should be developed as a ‘Single Window Solution’ for the youth. The objective is to provide the following facilities under one roof:
- Skill Development and Experience: Access to information regarding Experiential Learning and skill training programs.
- Participation in Nation-Building: Opportunities for social service through youth leadership, innovation, and volunteering.
- Integration of Schemes: Integrating various state government welfare schemes onto the portal so that youth can directly avail the benefits.
Appointment of ‘Campus Ambassadors’ in Educational Institutions
To ensure the portal reaches every student, the Chief Secretary directed the launch of comprehensive awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, universities, and ITI institutions. To inspire youth, ‘My Bharat Campus Ambassadors’ will be appointed in educational institutions. Additionally, District Collectors have been instructed to conduct monthly review meetings to monitor the portal’s progress effectively.
Progress Made So Far in Rajasthan
Director of the portal, Shri Devendra Vyas, stated that approximately 1.77 million (17.70 lakh) youth have already registered on the My Bharat portal in Rajasthan. The platform has successfully onboarded 49 universities, 420 colleges, and 243 schools. Furthermore, 13 departments and 9 district administrations have been integrated with the portal, through which 942 experiential learning opportunities and 10,000 volunteering slots have been published.
‘Swasth Rajasthan-Fit Rajasthan’ and Other Initiatives
The Chief Secretary directed that programs like the de-addiction campaign and ‘Swasth Rajasthan-Fit Rajasthan’ should be prioritized through the portal. Additionally, through activities such as the ‘Vibrant Village Program,’ ‘Nation First Challenge,’ and ‘My Bharat Budget Quest,’ the youth are being aligned with the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047.’
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (Youth Affairs and Sports) Shri Praveen Gupta, ACS (Social Justice and Empowerment) Shri Dinesh Kumar, Secretary (IT and Communications) Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur, along with other senior officials from various departments.
Disclaimer: This news article is based on departmental press notes and information from official meetings. For updated information regarding registration on the ‘My Bharat’ portal and other schemes, please visit the official government website.
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