Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Rigzin Spalgon (JKAS), chaired a meeting of the MY Bharat District Advisory Committee (DAC) on July 22 in the Video Conference Room of the Deputy Commissioner's Office to review the implementation of MY Bharat initiatives and discuss strategies to enhance youth engagement across the district.

The meeting was attended by the State Director, MY Bharat; Chief Education Officer, Leh; Deputy Director, MY Bharat; Deputy Director, Employment; District Social Welfare Officer; Assistant Director, DIPR; Principal, EJM College; District Lead Bank Manager; District Youth Services and Sports Officer; Accounts Officer, DC Office; Assistant Registrar, University of Ladakh; and other concerned officials.

The MY Bharat District Youth Officer (Additional Charge) presented the agenda and gave a detailed overview of MY Bharat as a phygital platform designed to empower and engage India's youth. He shared district-wise registration data from the MY Bharat Portal and highlighted the need to increase youth enrolment through coordinated efforts by all stakeholder departments.

The officer explained the platform's role as a single-window system connecting youth with educational institutions, government departments, skill development agencies, internships, and volunteer opportunities. He also outlined the key pillars of MY Bharat, including education, skill development, volunteerism, and leadership development.

The meeting reviewed ongoing initiatives under MY Bharat, including the Viksit Bharat Online Quizzes, Mock Youth Parliament, Viksit Vibrant Village Programme, and the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026. Officials informed the committee that students selected through the online quizzes are being engaged in various youth-centric programmes, while the Young Leaders Dialogue aims to encourage greater youth participation in nation-building.

Special emphasis was laid on the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). Officials discussed internship and scholarship opportunities available under the scheme, and the ADDC directed all concerned departments to conduct extensive awareness campaigns and submit proposals to ensure maximum participation of eligible youth from Leh district.

The meeting also deliberated on strengthening coordination among stakeholder departments to improve the implementation of MY Bharat initiatives.
Chairing the meeting, Rigzin Spalgon assured full support from the district administration for the successful implementation of MY Bharat programmes. He stressed the need for widespread awareness campaigns on the PM Internship Scheme and strategies to maximise youth registration on the MY Bharat Portal. He also called for greater inter-departmental convergence and suggested aligning outreach activities with the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to mobilise more youth and ensure wider participation in MY Bharat initiatives across the district.