National Youth Policy 2026

Objective: Align India's youth demographic potential with the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through a structured, outcome-oriented approach. Announced: Minister Mansukh Mandaviya detailed the proposed policy in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 20 March 2026. Six Core Focus Areas: 1. Youth Leadership and Volunteerism 2. Education, Skilling and Employment Readiness 3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 4. Health and Well-being 5. Sports and Recreation 6. Environment and Climate Action Key Platform: MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) — a 'Phygital' (physical + digital) platform enabling youth to register, build profiles, volunteer, and participate in experiential learning and capacity-building programmes across ministries. Assessment Tool: Youth Development Index developed by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), aligned with global benchmarks. Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

उद्देश्य: विकसित भारत 2047 की दूरदर्शी दृष्टि के साथ भारत की युवा जनसांख्यिकीय क्षमता को संरेखित करना। घोषणा: मंत्री मनसुख मांडविया ने 20 मार्च 2026 को राज्यसभा में लिखित उत्तर में प्रस्तावित नीति का विवरण दिया। छह मुख्य फोकस क्षेत्र: 1. युवा नेतृत्व और स्वयंसेवा 2. शिक्षा, कौशल और रोजगार तत्परता 3. उद्यमशीलता और नवाचार 4. स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण 5. खेल और मनोरंजन 6. पर्यावरण और जलवायु कार्रवाई प्रमुख प्लेटफॉर्म: MY Bharat (मेरा युवा भारत) — 'फिजिटल' (भौतिक + डिजिटल) प्लेटफॉर्म जो युवाओं को पंजीकरण, प्रोफाइल निर्माण, स्वयंसेवा और अनुभवात्मक शिक्षा में भाग लेने में सक्षम बनाता है। मूल्यांकन उपकरण: RGNIYD द्वारा विकसित युवा विकास सूचकांक। मंत्रालय: युवा कार्यक्रम और खेल मंत्रालय।

• National Youth Policy 2026 aims to align India's youth demographic potential with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through six core focus areas including youth leadership, skilling, entrepreneurship, health, sports, and climate action.
• MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) is a 'Phygital' (physical + digital) platform enabling youth to register, volunteer, and participate in experiential learning across ministries.
• Youth Development Index developed by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) will serve as the assessment tool, aligned with global benchmarks.
• Minister Mansukh Mandaviya detailed the proposed policy in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 20 March 2026.
• The scheme falls under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.