Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections, the Rajasthan Government has launched ‘Yuva Suyog’, a youth-focused initiative to promote sports and identify talent at the grassroots level. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled the programme on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s Residence, saying the Government would frame future sports policies based on the aspirations and participation of young people.Under the initiative, sports competitions in cr…
Latest Youth Empowerment News & Updates
Imphal, July 18 (IANS) The Assam Rifles on Saturday organised a series of sustained civil‑military engagement programmes across Manipur to strengthen community confidence, promote youth empowerment, and foster greater public cooperation with the security forces. Held in Imphal valley and hilly areas, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Tengnoupal districts, as part of the broader objective of nation‑building and grassroots stabilisation, the structured outreach initiatives provided a direct platform for…
Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Tuesday warned that strict legal action would be taken if the violence during the Bidadi Township Project protests was found to have been politically motivated or in violation of the law. He said citizens have every right to express their views, submit representations and stage peaceful protests, but unlawful acts like attacking officers would not be tolerated.Responding to questions on the FIRs registered against far…
Ludhiana, June 27 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched the ‘Soorma’ (warrior) campaign and honoured drug-rehabilitated people with specially crafted ‘Soorma’ rings and T-shirts. Declaring it as the next phase of the state’s anti-drug movement, the Chief Minister said the initiative aimed to transform recovered drug victims into “Ambassadors of Hope”, who will lead the fight against addiction at the grassroots.Felicitating individuals who have remained dru…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) The NCC Directorate Maharashtra has unveiled a major youth skilling and employability initiative under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), designed to connect NCC Cadets and ex-cadets with industry opportunities, future-ready skills, and meaningful career pathways. In its first phase, the initiative is organising dedicated placement camps in partnership with Lemon Tree Hotels, offering 150 internship opportunities for eligible graduates across Maharashtra. The Pune…
Guwahati, June 7 (IANS) The Indian Army’s sustained outreach and pre-recruitment training initiative in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) has yielded significant results, with 50 Bodo youth receiving joining letters under the Agnipath recruitment scheme, officials said on Sunday.A felicitation ceremony was organised at Udalguri Higher Secondary School in Udalguri district to honour the successful candidates and recognise the efforts of the Army’s training teams. The event was jointly org…
Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday paid courtesy visits to Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, and Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi. During the meetings, the Chief Minister held extensive discussions on Rajasthan’s key developmental priorities, including renewable energy, food security, youth empowerment, skill development,…
Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) The Red Shield Division under the Indian Army’s Spear Corps organised an Agniveer Preparedness Program in Assam’s Charaideo district on Wednesday to motivate and mentor local youth aspiring to join the armed forces, officials said. The programme was conducted at Borhat in collaboration with the district administration and witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 200 students, including 56 girls, officials added.The initiative was aimed at guiding aspiring candidat…
Vijayawada, May 25 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said that the government would promote one crore entrepreneurs under the ‘one family-one entrepreneur’ initiative. He stated that the state government was giving top priority to the MSME sector and had released incentives worth Rs 558 crore so far.The Chief Minister virtually laid the foundation for 38 MSME parks.Later, addressing the ‘one family-one entrepreneur’ MSME Growth Summit 2026, he stated tha…
Shillong, May 19 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the state’s youth are “second to none” and asserted that investments in young people should be seen not as expenditure but as the foundation for the state’s future growth and transformation. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the newly relocated 41 Meghalaya Battalion NCC complex at Cherangre in Tura, the Chief Minister said the National Cadet Corps plays a crucial role in shaping disciplined, confiden…