The MY Bharat platform is a medium for the hopes, aspirations, and contributions of the youth towards nation-building. This was stated by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, during the ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda Mati Ke Veer’ Padyatra held today in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. The occasion was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai along with other State Ministers.
During the inauguration of the ‘Bhagwan Birsa Munda Mati Ke Veer Padayatra’, several athletes from Tribal communities were honoured, including National Cricket Player Akanksha Rani, Taekwondo Athlete Prateek Bada, and Mountaineer Naina Dhakkad, among others.
Praising the MY Bharat volunteers and the youth of Chhattisgarh for their outstanding initiative in organizing a significant event, Union Minister said, “Mati Ke Veer Padayatra’ has been organized by over 10,000 MY Bharat youth volunteers from 150 colleges to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda on 15 November. The event is entirely youth-led.”
Highlighting that over 1.5 crore youth have registered on the MY Bharat portal, Dr. Mandaviya explained that MY Bharat aims to become a single-window system for youth, allowing them to contribute to the building of a Viksit Bharat by fulfilling their aspirations, whether in sports, arts, or culture. He urged the youth to keep Nation First in mind and to actively participate in nation-building efforts to realize the dream of a developed India.
Drawing inspiration from Bhagwan Birsa Munda, he emphasized the importance of selfless service, stating that the youth are vital in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. “Seva is the fundamental value of our nation,” he affirmed, underlining its role in fostering unity and progress.
Union Minister also called upon the youth to organize special camps for Ayushman beneficiaries, particularly for individuals aged above 70, and assist in the pension disbursement for elderly pensioners.
In a significant announcement, Union Minister announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art sports stadium in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh designed to empower local youth and provide them with essential training opportunities that will position India to secure medals at the 2036 Olympics.
During the Padyatra, Union Minister received a warm welcome at several locations, where he was greeted in a variety of tribal traditions. He also witnessed the traditional tribal games, tasted unique tribal cuisine, and appreciated diverse tribal art forms, fully immersing himself in the rich heritage of the tribal community.
The Bhagwan Birsa Munda ‘Mati Ke Veer’ Padyatra started from the Purana Nagar Ground and concluded at the Ranjita Stadium, passing through various routes. Young participants dressed as Bharat Mata, Chhattisgarh Mahatari, and Lord Birsa Munda enhanced the grandeur of the event.
