President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presents MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022-23
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President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 6th October 2025 to recognize outstanding voluntary community service by NSS units, programme officers, and volunteers.
About the MY Bharat–NSS Awards
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organised by | Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| Objective | To recognize and promote voluntary community service and leadership among youth |
| Total Awards (2022–23) | 50 (10 NSS Units + 10 Programme Officers + 30 Volunteers) |
| Award Components |
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| Guest of Honour | Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Union Minister) & Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse (MoS) |
About NSS (National Service Scheme)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Year | 1969 (Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi) |
| Type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Motto | “Not Me, But You” (स्वयं से पहले आप) |
| Aim | Personality development of students through community service |
| Present Strength | ~40 lakh student volunteers across India |
| Implemented by | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports |
Key Areas of NSS Work
- Literacy & education
- Health, family welfare & nutrition
- Environment conservation
- Women empowerment
- Economic development activities
- Rescue & relief during calamities
- Swachhata (cleanliness) and social awareness drives
About MY Bharat Platform
- “MY Bharat” stands for Mera Yuva Bharat.
- A technology-driven youth development platform launched to engage youth in nation-building activities, integrating all youth-centric programmes including NSS and NYKS.
- Focuses on volunteering, skill-building, and leadership for individuals aged 15–29 years.
Significance of the Awards
- Encourages youth to participate in nation-building through community engagement.
- Strengthens values of selfless service and social responsibility.
- Aligns with the vision of Amrit Peedhi — empowering youth for “Viksit Bharat @2047”.
Updated - 06 OCT 2025 4:22 PM | PIB
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