GS2 – Initiatives
Context
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has signed an MoU with the Digital India Corporation for the development of MY Bharat 2.0, a platform for youth engagement and empowerment.
About the MY Bharat 2.0 Platform
- A single-window digital ecosystem to align youth with opportunities in career-building, skill enhancement, and civic engagement, grounded in the spirit of Seva Bhav.
- Combines physical and digital outreach into a phygital platform for holistic youth development.
Features:
- AI-Driven Personalisation:
Leverages Artificial Intelligence to match opportunities with individuals’ skills, interests, and behavioral patterns. - Real-Time Engagement Tools:
- Mobile app for instant volunteering opportunities
- Dedicated WhatsApp chatbot for support and updates
- Scalable and Modular Architecture:
Designed to be adaptive, ensuring flexibility and future expansion. - National Integration:
Seamless interoperability with major platforms like:- Aadhaar
- DigiLocker
- Bhashini
- MyGov
- Comprehensive Development Hubs:
- National Career Services
- Mentorship Hub
- Fit India section—merging employment, health, and personal development on a unified platform.
About Digital India Corporation
- A not-for-profit company under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Supports Digital India vision through:
- e-Governance capacity building
- Promoting best practices
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Strategic guidance and support to ministries and departments