Yuva Sangam

23 Oct 2023 Yuva Sangam

This article covers “Daily Current Affairs”, and the topic details “Yuva Sangam”. This topic has relevance in the “Polity and Governance” section of the UPSC CSE exam.

For Prelims:

What is Yuva Sangam? 

What is Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat? 

For Mains:

GS2: Polity and Governance
Important Government Schemes and Policies

Why in the news?

The registration portal for Phase III of Yuva Sangam, an Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) component, has been recently launched.

About Yuva Sangam:

• Yuva Sangam is an initiative by the Government of India to strengthen connections among young individuals from different States/Union Territories of India. 
• Eligibility: Youth in the age group of 18-30 years, including students, NSS (National Service Scheme)/NYKS (Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan) volunteers, employed/self-employed individuals, etc.
• This initiative, launched under EBSB, draws inspiration from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 
• Its core focus is experiential learning and firsthand exposure to India’s rich diversity. 
• Yuva Sangam is an ongoing cultural exchange that celebrates diversity by offering participants immersive experiences covering various aspects of life, natural landscapes, developmental milestones, recent achievements, and youth connections in the host state. 
• Phase III of Yuva Sangam involves twenty distinguished institutions across India, with participants from these Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) visiting 22 states and Union Territories.

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

• Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is an initiative launched by the Indian Government to foster mutual understanding and connections among the diverse states and union territories in India. 
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this program on October 31, 2015, during the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
• The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, implements the scheme.

• The primary objectives of this program are as follows:

• • To celebrate India’s unity in diversity and preserve and strengthen the traditional emotional bonds that connect the people of our nation.
  • To facilitate interactions and encourage mutual understanding between the residents of different states and union territories through a concept known as state/UT pairing. 
• Each state or union territory is paired with another every year, promoting reciprocal interactions among the people. This exchange is expected to enhance understanding and foster stronger bonds, ultimately reinforcing the unity and integrity of India.

 Sources: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1968709

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Q1. With reference to Yuva Sangam, consider the following statements: 

1. It is a component of the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar program. 
2. It aims to strengthen connections among young individuals from different States/Union Territories.
3. The program draws inspiration from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only 

(d) None 

Answer: (b) 

Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Scheme: 

1. The Scheme aims to foster mutual understanding among the diverse states in India.
2. The Ministry of Culture implements the scheme. 
3. Every year, each state/ union territory is paired with another state/ UT for promoting people- people interactions. 

How many of the abovementioned statements are correct?

(a) Only one 

(b) Only two 

(c) All three 

(d) None 

Answer: (b)

Q3. Discuss the concept of regionalism in India and examine the government’s initiatives to address and manage regional disparities. 

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