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Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra

Khelo India
Dedicated Work Over 12 Years to
athletes are currently
Empower Youth Over 27,500 undergoing training at Khelo
India centres.
Over
12

lakh jobs secured
through Rojgar Mela.

Khelo
India
More than Atal Tinkering Labs have budget crore
10,000 been established in increased 118 crore 924

eightfold
schools, engaging over 11
lakh students. ` `
2016-17 2026-27

Agnipath Scheme
n The new National Education Policy 2020 n The government launched the Agnipath Scheme on
implemented after three decades. June 15, 2022. Under this scheme, both male and
n India possesses the world’s largest youth population, with female candidates are recruited as ‘Agniveers’ into the
approximately 65% of its people under the age of 35. three branches of the Armed Forces, in ranks below
that of an officer, for a tenure of four years.
n The National Youth Festival (NYF) 2026 was
organised at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from to 21-year-old youths to be recruited as
January 9 to 12, 2026. 17.5 Agniveers for a period of four years of
n PM-SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) - A Centrally military service is the objective of this
Sponsored Scheme aimed at modernising schools to program.
serve as model institutions aligned with the NEP.
n The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana 46,000 personnel enrolled in the first
batch completed their training
was implemented on August 15, 2025. This scheme in 2023. They received training
will provide new employment opportunities to in discipline, leadership, and
approximately 3.5 crore young people. technical skills, along with the
‘Seva Nidhi’ package and priority
in post-service employment.
India’s youth have made a
mark globally. Our Yuva Shakti

is associated with dynamism,
innovation and determination. Our
youth have driven India’s growth with
unmatched energy and conviction.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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