MoS Raksha Khadse Urges 93 University VCs to Drive Youth Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports chaired a high-level meeting with Vice-Chancellors of 93 universities (including 40 Central, 38 State, and 13 Deemed/Private universities) to drive active student participation in the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027', 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan', and 'Youth Connect Programme'.
- The 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027' aims to provide a platform for youth to engage directly with policymakers, experts, and national leaders to present ideas, creativity, and solutions for the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision.
- Academic institutions were urged to foster youth leadership, community engagement, and social responsibility, while leveraging the 'Youth Connect Programme' and 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan' to build a drug-free, empowered student ecosystem.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Role of higher educational institutions in youth empowerment, leadership development, and achieving the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027' and associated youth-centric initiatives, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to provide a platform for youth to engage directly with policymakers, experts, and national leaders to present solutions for the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision. 2. The initiative is being driven by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports by mobilizing higher education institutions, including Central, State, and Deemed/Private universities. 3. It is strategically aligned with the 'Youth Connect Programme' and 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan' to foster social responsibility and build a drug-free student ecosystem. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as the dialogue provides a direct platform for youth to interact with policymakers and leaders to share ideas and solutions for the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. Statement 2 is correct as the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is leading this initiative, engaging 93 universities across Central, State, and Deemed/Private categories. Statement 3 is correct as the initiative is integrated with the Youth Connect Programme and Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan to promote a drug-free, socially responsible, and empowered student ecosystem.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.