MY Bharat portal crosses 3 crore registrations, Piyush Goyal says youth lead nation-building
Synopsis
India's MY Bharat portal has crossed 3 crore youth registrations — a jump from 2.46 crore in August 2026, suggesting a sharp acceleration in outreach. Minister Piyush Goyal framed the milestone as proof of youth commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047, with over 1.22 lakh already enrolled in nearly 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes.
Key Takeaways
The MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) portal has surpassed 3 crore registrations , announced on 24 September 2026 .
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal shared the milestone on social media platform X, calling it a sign of youth-led 'Seva and Samarpan.' The platform was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023 as a technology-enabled youth engagement gateway.
Registrations grew from 2 crore in October 2025 to 2.46 crore by August 2026 , and now exceed 3 crore .
More than 1.22 lakh youth have enrolled in nearly 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes as of August 2026.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 is a flagship initiative running through the portal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday, 24 September 2026, announced that the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal has surpassed 3 crore registrations, marking a significant milestone for what the government calls India's largest youth engagement ecosystem. The minister credited the surge to the youth's spirit of service and dedication to national development.
What the Minister Said
Goyal posted on social media platform X that the platform's growth was proof that 'when it comes to Seva and Samarpan for the nation, the youth will always be at the forefront.' He urged young Indians to register and join the movement, describing it as 'transforming lives and helping create future leaders for Viksit Bharat 2047.'
Platform Growth and Milestones
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023, the MY Bharat portal was designed as a technology-enabled gateway connecting young Indians to the nation's development journey. The platform crossed 2 crore registrations in October 2025 and had expanded to more than 2.46 crore registered users by August 2026. The latest milestone of 3 crore registrations reflects the continuing acceleration in youth participation.
What the Platform Offers
MY Bharat serves as a unified digital gateway through which young people can discover and enrol in Experiential Learning Programmes, volunteering opportunities, quizzes, leadership initiatives, youth dialogues, and community engagement activities. As of August 2026, more than 1.22 lakh youth had enrolled in nearly 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes, gaining practical exposure beyond conventional classroom settings.
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027
A key initiative being driven through the portal is the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, which provides young Indians with pathways to showcase their ideas, creativity, leadership, and innovation in alignment with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. This initiative represents the government's effort to channel youth energy into structured, nationally relevant outcomes.
Broader Significance
The 3-crore mark underscores the scale of India's youth mobilisation effort. Notably, the pace of registration has accelerated — the jump from 2.46 crore to 3 crore came within roughly a month, suggesting the platform's outreach campaigns are gaining traction. The government has positioned MY Bharat as a cornerstone of its strategy to engage India's demographic dividend in shaping the country's trajectory toward 2047. With the VBYLD 2027 campaign underway, further registration growth is anticipated in the months ahead.
Point of View
But registration volume and active engagement are very different metrics. The more telling figure is the 1.22 lakh youth enrolled in 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes — a fraction of the total base, suggesting that converting registrants into sustained participants remains the platform's core challenge. India has a long history of government portals that accumulate sign-ups without proportional outcomes. The real test for MY Bharat will come when VBYLD 2027 concludes: how many of its 'future leaders' translate participation into verifiable civic or economic impact — and whether those outcomes are independently measured rather than self-reported.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MY Bharat portal and who launched it?
MY Bharat, short for Mera Yuva Bharat, is a government-run digital platform launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2023. It connects young Indians to volunteering opportunities, Experiential Learning Programmes, leadership initiatives, and civic engagement activities aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
How many registrations has the MY Bharat portal crossed?
The MY Bharat portal has crossed 3 crore (30 million) registrations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on 24 September 2026. The platform had recorded 2.46 crore registrations as recently as August 2026, indicating a sharp acceleration.
What is the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027?
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 is a flagship initiative running through the MY Bharat portal, designed to give young Indians structured pathways to present ideas, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to the government's Viksit Bharat 2047 development vision.
How many youth have joined Experiential Learning Programmes on MY Bharat?
As of August 2026, more than 1.22 lakh youth had enrolled in nearly 25,000 Experiential Learning Programmes on the MY Bharat platform, providing practical exposure beyond conventional classroom settings.
Why is the 3-crore milestone significant for India's youth policy?
The 3-crore mark positions MY Bharat as India's largest youth engagement ecosystem, according to the government, reflecting the scale of the Centre's effort to channel the country's demographic dividend toward nation-building ahead of the Viksit Bharat 2047 target.
