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YOJANA   February 2023 27
outh play a crucial role in nation-building. The Ministry of Youth 
Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) released a Draft National Youth 
Policy (NYP) in April 2022 with a 10-year vision for youth 
development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs). Education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & 
development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice are the five focus areas. 
National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva 
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) are some organisations working towards this vision. 
Under the purview of MoYAS, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth 
Development (RGNIYD) offers academic, training, and research programmers 
and serves as a Centre of Excellence for youth development in India.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a widespread socio-
economic disruption not only in India but across the world. Under AatmaNirbhar 
Bharat Abhiyan, an economic stimulus package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crores 
(about 10 per cent of GDP) focussing on land, labour, liquidity, and laws 
were announced during the pandemic. Young people faced numerous mental 
health issues, including academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, 
eating disorders, and learning difficulties. To create a stress-free atmosphere 
for youngsters, Hon’ble Prime Minister engages with the youngsters through 
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, an interactive session to bring together students, parents, 
Enablers for Employment
Hemang Jani
The author is Secretary, Capacity Building Commission.  Email: hemang.jani@gov.in
Y
India, with an 
average age of 29 
years and housing 
a fifth of the global 
youth population, is 
the world’s largest 
democracy. This year 
we have entered the 
‘Amrit Kaal’ , a 25-year-
long leadup to 
India@100. Under the 
leadership of Hon’ble 
Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi, 
the government is 
committed to making 
India a 5 trillion-dollar 
economy by 2025 and 
a developed nation by 
2047. Many initiatives 
are being rolled 
out by bringing the 
government, private 
and non-profit sectors 
to work in tandem; 
and deliver the 
required outcome. 
capacitY buildiNg “The efficiency of government departments has increased due to the efforts of our 
Karmayogis” - Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
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YOJANA   February 2023 27
outh play a crucial role in nation-building. The Ministry of Youth 
Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) released a Draft National Youth 
Policy (NYP) in April 2022 with a 10-year vision for youth 
development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs). Education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & 
development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice are the five focus areas. 
National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva 
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) are some organisations working towards this vision. 
Under the purview of MoYAS, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth 
Development (RGNIYD) offers academic, training, and research programmers 
and serves as a Centre of Excellence for youth development in India.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a widespread socio-
economic disruption not only in India but across the world. Under AatmaNirbhar 
Bharat Abhiyan, an economic stimulus package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crores 
(about 10 per cent of GDP) focussing on land, labour, liquidity, and laws 
were announced during the pandemic. Young people faced numerous mental 
health issues, including academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, 
eating disorders, and learning difficulties. To create a stress-free atmosphere 
for youngsters, Hon’ble Prime Minister engages with the youngsters through 
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, an interactive session to bring together students, parents, 
Enablers for Employment
Hemang Jani
The author is Secretary, Capacity Building Commission.  Email: hemang.jani@gov.in
Y
India, with an 
average age of 29 
years and housing 
a fifth of the global 
youth population, is 
the world’s largest 
democracy. This year 
we have entered the 
‘Amrit Kaal’ , a 25-year-
long leadup to 
India@100. Under the 
leadership of Hon’ble 
Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi, 
the government is 
committed to making 
India a 5 trillion-dollar 
economy by 2025 and 
a developed nation by 
2047. Many initiatives 
are being rolled 
out by bringing the 
government, private 
and non-profit sectors 
to work in tandem; 
and deliver the 
required outcome. 
capacitY buildiNg “The efficiency of government departments has increased due to the efforts of our 
Karmayogis” - Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
28 YOJANA   February 2023
teachers, and society. To influence people’s behaviours and 
encourage them to live a physically active lifestyle, the 
‘FIT India’ movement was launched in 2019. 
India has currently a thousand-plus universities with 
almost 85 lakh fresh graduates every year. The COVID-19 
pandemic and resulting lockdowns impacted students, and 
online learning was introduced in schools and universities. 
But the lack of access to technology was a challenge. The 
‘Swayam Prabha’ initiative by the Government is helping 
learners in remote areas to get access to quality educational 
programs 24x7 through a group of 22 DTH channels. 25 
crore school-going children are being reached through PM 
e-VIDYA, an initiative to enable multi-
mode access to education by unifying 
all efforts related to digital/online/
on-air education. To serve as a bridge 
between edtech businesses, academic 
institutions, and students, the Ministry 
of Education set up the National 
Education Alliance for Technology 
(NEAT), which is being implemented 
by the All-India Council for Technical 
Education (AICTE). Many scholarship 
schemes have been introduced by the 
government for College and University 
students to make quality education affordable. The 
government introduced the new National Education 
Policy in 2020 to make India a global education hub. 
A student can now take online courses from class 9 
till post-graduation on the SW AY AM portal which is 
helping bridge the digital divide. A learner can enrol 
for free and earn credits for certain courses on the 
platform and transfer them to their academic record. 
To boost career opportunities for youth, the 
Hon’ble Prime Minister launched a recruitment 
drive for 10 lakh personnel through the ‘Rozgar 
Mela’ in a mission mode. 75,000 appointment 
letters were distributed in October 2022 and 71,000 
in November 2022. Karmayogi Bharat technology 
platform was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in the same event and ‘Karmayogi Prarambh’ was 
highlighted. Karmayogi Bharat is a Special Purpose 
Vehicle (SPV) under the administrative control of 
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 
for capacity building of all government employees. 
It operates the iGOT (Integrated Government 
Online Training) Karmayogi platform. Karmayogi 
Prarambh is an online orientation course for all new 
appointees in various Government departments. 
It includes a code of conduct for Government 
servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human 
resource policies, and other benefits and allowances 
that will help them to get acclimatised to the policies 
and transition smoothly into the new roles. This 
will add to their learning of other courses on the iGOT-
Karmayogi platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, 
and competencies. Along with the Rozgar mela, around 10 
lakh apprenticeship opportunities will be available for the 
youth under the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship 
Mela (PMNAM), which is being organised nationwide 
as part of the Skill India Mission by the Ministry of 
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). By 
the end of 2026, there will be 60 lakh opportunities. The 
aim is to train one million youth per annum towards skill 
development. The ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a transformative 
reform implemented by the government to recruit 46,000 
young people as ‘Agniveers’ for a four-
year term. This initiative aims to create 
a younger, fitter, and more diverse 
profile for the Armed Forces to better 
meet future challenges.
As a leader in innovation and 
entrepreneurship, India provides 
numerous opportunities for its young 
population to explore and grow. In 
the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing 
Business (EoDB) ranking, India 
ranked 63
rd
 out of 190 economies. As 
of December 2022, the Department 
The Government introduced 
the New Education Policy in 
2020 to make India a global 
education hub. A student can 
now take online courses from 
Class 9 till post-graduation on 
the SWAYAM portal which 
is helping bridge the digital 
divide. 
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YOJANA   February 2023 27
outh play a crucial role in nation-building. The Ministry of Youth 
Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) released a Draft National Youth 
Policy (NYP) in April 2022 with a 10-year vision for youth 
development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs). Education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & 
development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice are the five focus areas. 
National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva 
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) are some organisations working towards this vision. 
Under the purview of MoYAS, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth 
Development (RGNIYD) offers academic, training, and research programmers 
and serves as a Centre of Excellence for youth development in India.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a widespread socio-
economic disruption not only in India but across the world. Under AatmaNirbhar 
Bharat Abhiyan, an economic stimulus package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crores 
(about 10 per cent of GDP) focussing on land, labour, liquidity, and laws 
were announced during the pandemic. Young people faced numerous mental 
health issues, including academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, 
eating disorders, and learning difficulties. To create a stress-free atmosphere 
for youngsters, Hon’ble Prime Minister engages with the youngsters through 
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, an interactive session to bring together students, parents, 
Enablers for Employment
Hemang Jani
The author is Secretary, Capacity Building Commission.  Email: hemang.jani@gov.in
Y
India, with an 
average age of 29 
years and housing 
a fifth of the global 
youth population, is 
the world’s largest 
democracy. This year 
we have entered the 
‘Amrit Kaal’ , a 25-year-
long leadup to 
India@100. Under the 
leadership of Hon’ble 
Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi, 
the government is 
committed to making 
India a 5 trillion-dollar 
economy by 2025 and 
a developed nation by 
2047. Many initiatives 
are being rolled 
out by bringing the 
government, private 
and non-profit sectors 
to work in tandem; 
and deliver the 
required outcome. 
capacitY buildiNg “The efficiency of government departments has increased due to the efforts of our 
Karmayogis” - Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
28 YOJANA   February 2023
teachers, and society. To influence people’s behaviours and 
encourage them to live a physically active lifestyle, the 
‘FIT India’ movement was launched in 2019. 
India has currently a thousand-plus universities with 
almost 85 lakh fresh graduates every year. The COVID-19 
pandemic and resulting lockdowns impacted students, and 
online learning was introduced in schools and universities. 
But the lack of access to technology was a challenge. The 
‘Swayam Prabha’ initiative by the Government is helping 
learners in remote areas to get access to quality educational 
programs 24x7 through a group of 22 DTH channels. 25 
crore school-going children are being reached through PM 
e-VIDYA, an initiative to enable multi-
mode access to education by unifying 
all efforts related to digital/online/
on-air education. To serve as a bridge 
between edtech businesses, academic 
institutions, and students, the Ministry 
of Education set up the National 
Education Alliance for Technology 
(NEAT), which is being implemented 
by the All-India Council for Technical 
Education (AICTE). Many scholarship 
schemes have been introduced by the 
government for College and University 
students to make quality education affordable. The 
government introduced the new National Education 
Policy in 2020 to make India a global education hub. 
A student can now take online courses from class 9 
till post-graduation on the SW AY AM portal which is 
helping bridge the digital divide. A learner can enrol 
for free and earn credits for certain courses on the 
platform and transfer them to their academic record. 
To boost career opportunities for youth, the 
Hon’ble Prime Minister launched a recruitment 
drive for 10 lakh personnel through the ‘Rozgar 
Mela’ in a mission mode. 75,000 appointment 
letters were distributed in October 2022 and 71,000 
in November 2022. Karmayogi Bharat technology 
platform was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in the same event and ‘Karmayogi Prarambh’ was 
highlighted. Karmayogi Bharat is a Special Purpose 
Vehicle (SPV) under the administrative control of 
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 
for capacity building of all government employees. 
It operates the iGOT (Integrated Government 
Online Training) Karmayogi platform. Karmayogi 
Prarambh is an online orientation course for all new 
appointees in various Government departments. 
It includes a code of conduct for Government 
servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human 
resource policies, and other benefits and allowances 
that will help them to get acclimatised to the policies 
and transition smoothly into the new roles. This 
will add to their learning of other courses on the iGOT-
Karmayogi platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, 
and competencies. Along with the Rozgar mela, around 10 
lakh apprenticeship opportunities will be available for the 
youth under the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship 
Mela (PMNAM), which is being organised nationwide 
as part of the Skill India Mission by the Ministry of 
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). By 
the end of 2026, there will be 60 lakh opportunities. The 
aim is to train one million youth per annum towards skill 
development. The ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a transformative 
reform implemented by the government to recruit 46,000 
young people as ‘Agniveers’ for a four-
year term. This initiative aims to create 
a younger, fitter, and more diverse 
profile for the Armed Forces to better 
meet future challenges.
As a leader in innovation and 
entrepreneurship, India provides 
numerous opportunities for its young 
population to explore and grow. In 
the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing 
Business (EoDB) ranking, India 
ranked 63
rd
 out of 190 economies. As 
of December 2022, the Department 
The Government introduced 
the New Education Policy in 
2020 to make India a global 
education hub. A student can 
now take online courses from 
Class 9 till post-graduation on 
the SWAYAM portal which 
is helping bridge the digital 
divide. 
YOJANA   February 2023 29
for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 
has recognised 86,227 start-ups under the Start-up India 
initiative and is helping young entrepreneurs with funding, 
regulatory support, and market access. The Confederation 
of Indian Industries (CII) and EY have estimated that 
India has the potential to attract $475 billion in foreign 
direct investment (FDI) over the next five years due to 
the government’s focus on economic growth and reforms. 
To “Cultivate One Million Children in India as Neoteric 
Innovators,” more than 75 million students are actively 
participating in almost 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) 
spread across 722 districts with 5800 plus Mentors of 
Change. India was placed 40
th
 out of 132 nations in the 
World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) 2022 
Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings because 
of its robust exports of ICT services and other 
factors. The ‘Make in India’ initiative 
launched in 2014 is helping foster 
innovation, build world-
class infrastructure, 
and make India a hub 
for manufacturing and 
design. By boosting 
Internet access, 
the Digital India 
programme started in 
2015 has significantly 
improved the nation’s 
online infrastructure 
and is empowering 
it with technology. A 
recent Deloitte study 
has stated that by 2026 
India will have one 
billion smartphone 
users due to rising 
usage of fintech, e-health, 
and e-learning post the COVID-19 
pandemic. 5G services across the nation 
were launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in October 2022 to strengthen the domestic 
communication network.
The youth of India are a major driving force in the 
country’s civil service, which plays a crucial role in 
delivering government services effectively and efficiently 
to all citizens. The Government of India’s Capacity 
Building Commission (CBC) was set up on 1 April 2021 
to “radically improve the Human Resource Management 
practices in the Government through state-of-the-art 
infrastructure to augment the capacity of Civil Servants.” 
The initiative is named as National Programme for 
Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) - Mission 
Karmayogi. It is the largest capacity-building program 
in the world which will eventually cover 1.5 crore 
Karmayogi for the Nation 
(Source: www.cbc.gov.in)
Government officials across the center, states, and local 
bodies of India. CBC is playing a pivotal role in training 
and making future-ready, 21
st
-century civil servants in 
the ‘Amrit Kaal’. The aim is to create a competent civil 
service rooted in Indian ethos, with a shared understanding 
of India’s priorities, working in harmonisation for 
effective and efficient public service delivery. The focus 
areas for capacity building are National Priorities, 
Emerging Technologies, and Citizen Centricity. In 
conjunction with UNITAR, CBC developed an online 
capacity-building training program including courses on 
leadership, communication skills, volunteering, etc. to 
train 14,000 NYKS youth volunteers across the nation. 
Similar programs along with Annual Capacity Building 
Plans (ACBPs) are being coordinated by CBC 
to be implemented in all the ministries and 
departments of the Government of 
India. 
The challenges faced 
by the youth of India 
are being addressed 
by the Government 
on a mission mode. 
But the Government 
alone cannot solve 
all the issues; equal 
participation of the 
private and non-profit 
sectors is of paramount 
importance. The recent 
outbreak of COVID-19 
in China, the Russia-
Ukraine war, and 
ongoing geopolitical 
challenges, are major 
concerns for the world. 
However, I am hopeful that 
India’s G20 presidency in 2023, with 
the theme of  “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’’ 
or “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” will 
bring together world leaders and contribute to 
a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. 
Specifically, youth will be able to influence policy-making 
through national dialogue and discussions at the Y20 
summit, which will be held in conjunction with the G20 
Summit and focus on themes such as the future of work; 
climate change and disaster risk reduction; peace building 
and reconciliation; and youth in democracy.                     ?
References
1. Press Information Bureau (PIB), GoI
2. World Bank reports
3. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, GoI
4. Capacity Building Commission Archive.
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YOJANA   February 2023 27
outh play a crucial role in nation-building. The Ministry of Youth 
Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) released a Draft National Youth 
Policy (NYP) in April 2022 with a 10-year vision for youth 
development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs). Education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & 
development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice are the five focus areas. 
National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva 
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) are some organisations working towards this vision. 
Under the purview of MoYAS, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth 
Development (RGNIYD) offers academic, training, and research programmers 
and serves as a Centre of Excellence for youth development in India.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a widespread socio-
economic disruption not only in India but across the world. Under AatmaNirbhar 
Bharat Abhiyan, an economic stimulus package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crores 
(about 10 per cent of GDP) focussing on land, labour, liquidity, and laws 
were announced during the pandemic. Young people faced numerous mental 
health issues, including academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, 
eating disorders, and learning difficulties. To create a stress-free atmosphere 
for youngsters, Hon’ble Prime Minister engages with the youngsters through 
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, an interactive session to bring together students, parents, 
Enablers for Employment
Hemang Jani
The author is Secretary, Capacity Building Commission.  Email: hemang.jani@gov.in
Y
India, with an 
average age of 29 
years and housing 
a fifth of the global 
youth population, is 
the world’s largest 
democracy. This year 
we have entered the 
‘Amrit Kaal’ , a 25-year-
long leadup to 
India@100. Under the 
leadership of Hon’ble 
Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi, 
the government is 
committed to making 
India a 5 trillion-dollar 
economy by 2025 and 
a developed nation by 
2047. Many initiatives 
are being rolled 
out by bringing the 
government, private 
and non-profit sectors 
to work in tandem; 
and deliver the 
required outcome. 
capacitY buildiNg “The efficiency of government departments has increased due to the efforts of our 
Karmayogis” - Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
28 YOJANA   February 2023
teachers, and society. To influence people’s behaviours and 
encourage them to live a physically active lifestyle, the 
‘FIT India’ movement was launched in 2019. 
India has currently a thousand-plus universities with 
almost 85 lakh fresh graduates every year. The COVID-19 
pandemic and resulting lockdowns impacted students, and 
online learning was introduced in schools and universities. 
But the lack of access to technology was a challenge. The 
‘Swayam Prabha’ initiative by the Government is helping 
learners in remote areas to get access to quality educational 
programs 24x7 through a group of 22 DTH channels. 25 
crore school-going children are being reached through PM 
e-VIDYA, an initiative to enable multi-
mode access to education by unifying 
all efforts related to digital/online/
on-air education. To serve as a bridge 
between edtech businesses, academic 
institutions, and students, the Ministry 
of Education set up the National 
Education Alliance for Technology 
(NEAT), which is being implemented 
by the All-India Council for Technical 
Education (AICTE). Many scholarship 
schemes have been introduced by the 
government for College and University 
students to make quality education affordable. The 
government introduced the new National Education 
Policy in 2020 to make India a global education hub. 
A student can now take online courses from class 9 
till post-graduation on the SW AY AM portal which is 
helping bridge the digital divide. A learner can enrol 
for free and earn credits for certain courses on the 
platform and transfer them to their academic record. 
To boost career opportunities for youth, the 
Hon’ble Prime Minister launched a recruitment 
drive for 10 lakh personnel through the ‘Rozgar 
Mela’ in a mission mode. 75,000 appointment 
letters were distributed in October 2022 and 71,000 
in November 2022. Karmayogi Bharat technology 
platform was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in the same event and ‘Karmayogi Prarambh’ was 
highlighted. Karmayogi Bharat is a Special Purpose 
Vehicle (SPV) under the administrative control of 
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 
for capacity building of all government employees. 
It operates the iGOT (Integrated Government 
Online Training) Karmayogi platform. Karmayogi 
Prarambh is an online orientation course for all new 
appointees in various Government departments. 
It includes a code of conduct for Government 
servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human 
resource policies, and other benefits and allowances 
that will help them to get acclimatised to the policies 
and transition smoothly into the new roles. This 
will add to their learning of other courses on the iGOT-
Karmayogi platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, 
and competencies. Along with the Rozgar mela, around 10 
lakh apprenticeship opportunities will be available for the 
youth under the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship 
Mela (PMNAM), which is being organised nationwide 
as part of the Skill India Mission by the Ministry of 
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). By 
the end of 2026, there will be 60 lakh opportunities. The 
aim is to train one million youth per annum towards skill 
development. The ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a transformative 
reform implemented by the government to recruit 46,000 
young people as ‘Agniveers’ for a four-
year term. This initiative aims to create 
a younger, fitter, and more diverse 
profile for the Armed Forces to better 
meet future challenges.
As a leader in innovation and 
entrepreneurship, India provides 
numerous opportunities for its young 
population to explore and grow. In 
the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing 
Business (EoDB) ranking, India 
ranked 63
rd
 out of 190 economies. As 
of December 2022, the Department 
The Government introduced 
the New Education Policy in 
2020 to make India a global 
education hub. A student can 
now take online courses from 
Class 9 till post-graduation on 
the SWAYAM portal which 
is helping bridge the digital 
divide. 
YOJANA   February 2023 29
for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 
has recognised 86,227 start-ups under the Start-up India 
initiative and is helping young entrepreneurs with funding, 
regulatory support, and market access. The Confederation 
of Indian Industries (CII) and EY have estimated that 
India has the potential to attract $475 billion in foreign 
direct investment (FDI) over the next five years due to 
the government’s focus on economic growth and reforms. 
To “Cultivate One Million Children in India as Neoteric 
Innovators,” more than 75 million students are actively 
participating in almost 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) 
spread across 722 districts with 5800 plus Mentors of 
Change. India was placed 40
th
 out of 132 nations in the 
World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) 2022 
Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings because 
of its robust exports of ICT services and other 
factors. The ‘Make in India’ initiative 
launched in 2014 is helping foster 
innovation, build world-
class infrastructure, 
and make India a hub 
for manufacturing and 
design. By boosting 
Internet access, 
the Digital India 
programme started in 
2015 has significantly 
improved the nation’s 
online infrastructure 
and is empowering 
it with technology. A 
recent Deloitte study 
has stated that by 2026 
India will have one 
billion smartphone 
users due to rising 
usage of fintech, e-health, 
and e-learning post the COVID-19 
pandemic. 5G services across the nation 
were launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in October 2022 to strengthen the domestic 
communication network.
The youth of India are a major driving force in the 
country’s civil service, which plays a crucial role in 
delivering government services effectively and efficiently 
to all citizens. The Government of India’s Capacity 
Building Commission (CBC) was set up on 1 April 2021 
to “radically improve the Human Resource Management 
practices in the Government through state-of-the-art 
infrastructure to augment the capacity of Civil Servants.” 
The initiative is named as National Programme for 
Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) - Mission 
Karmayogi. It is the largest capacity-building program 
in the world which will eventually cover 1.5 crore 
Karmayogi for the Nation 
(Source: www.cbc.gov.in)
Government officials across the center, states, and local 
bodies of India. CBC is playing a pivotal role in training 
and making future-ready, 21
st
-century civil servants in 
the ‘Amrit Kaal’. The aim is to create a competent civil 
service rooted in Indian ethos, with a shared understanding 
of India’s priorities, working in harmonisation for 
effective and efficient public service delivery. The focus 
areas for capacity building are National Priorities, 
Emerging Technologies, and Citizen Centricity. In 
conjunction with UNITAR, CBC developed an online 
capacity-building training program including courses on 
leadership, communication skills, volunteering, etc. to 
train 14,000 NYKS youth volunteers across the nation. 
Similar programs along with Annual Capacity Building 
Plans (ACBPs) are being coordinated by CBC 
to be implemented in all the ministries and 
departments of the Government of 
India. 
The challenges faced 
by the youth of India 
are being addressed 
by the Government 
on a mission mode. 
But the Government 
alone cannot solve 
all the issues; equal 
participation of the 
private and non-profit 
sectors is of paramount 
importance. The recent 
outbreak of COVID-19 
in China, the Russia-
Ukraine war, and 
ongoing geopolitical 
challenges, are major 
concerns for the world. 
However, I am hopeful that 
India’s G20 presidency in 2023, with 
the theme of  “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’’ 
or “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” will 
bring together world leaders and contribute to 
a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. 
Specifically, youth will be able to influence policy-making 
through national dialogue and discussions at the Y20 
summit, which will be held in conjunction with the G20 
Summit and focus on themes such as the future of work; 
climate change and disaster risk reduction; peace building 
and reconciliation; and youth in democracy.                     ?
References
1. Press Information Bureau (PIB), GoI
2. World Bank reports
3. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, GoI
4. Capacity Building Commission Archive.
30 YOJANA   February 2023
We need to pave the way for the development of prosperous, livable cities with smaller carbon 
footprints. Young people have unique needs and obligations when it comes to the environment. 
They have the power to make the most effective changes to the world. Engaging young people in 
environmental preservation has an impact on their views and behaviours directly, as well as on 
their families and other acquaintances.
ur earth is our home and the source of our 
sustenance, and it is imperative that we coexist 
peacefully with nature. Anthropogenic 
activities harm our ecosystems and 
environmental biodiversity, from rising carbon emissions 
to deforestation and land degradation. Contrary to Milton 
Friedman’s (1962) assertion, ecological values are not 
finding their place in the market, which explains why 
they are wildly undervalued and exploited. Few people 
know that the UN General Assembly designated 2011 to 
2020 as the “Decade for Biodiversity.” Despite several 
strategic plans and attempts to mobilise people at various 
levels, we still need to catch up in attaining the set goals 
as we approach the end of this crucial time. We must take 
immediate action to combat the declining biodiversity and 
create a pathway for environmental conservation. 
The hazards of climate change are the most considerable 
negative externalities that affect India’s development, as 
the Hon’ble Finance Minister highlighted accurately in her 
budget address (2022-23). The low carbon development 
strategy in the “Panchamrit” effectively articulates the 
government’s tenacious commitment to sustainable 
development
1
. Managing forestry and land use for carbon 
sequestration should be a significant area of emphasis. 
Improving the management of agricultural and forest land 
and water development and storage creation are two of the 
most economical methods for reducing greenhouse gas 
emissions.
Priorities include increasing green space, creating 
more energy-efficient buildings, improving water supplies, 
Youth for Environment Sustainability
Avinash Mishra
Madhubanti Dutta
oNe earth Avinash Mishra is Adviser (Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change Division), NITI Aayog. Email: amishra-pc@gov.in. 
Madhubanti Dutta is a Young Professional with NITI Aayog. Email: dutta.madhubanti@gov.in
O
and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste and 
urban transportation.
Youth: Torch Bearer of Future Generations
Youth-driven climate action initiatives could be a 
rapid-win situation for augmenting the overall quality of 
education; on our way to attaining net-zero emissions by 
2030 and ensuring the quality of life for future generations 
on this planet. The most valuable and dynamic human 
resource in society is the youth, who is the ‘torch bearer’ 
for future generations. Young people have unique needs 
and obligations when it comes to the environment. They 
are going to endure a prolonged time in the degrading 
environment, as a result they will be more motivated 
to find effective solutions to environmental concerns. 
A focused approach is required about GHG emissions, 
health concerns emerging from climate change, impacts 
of changing climate, and actions that individuals can take 
to reduce their impact vis-a-vis GHG emission. Innovative 
thinking will be required in the future to develop and 
prepare strategic frameworks, policies, and procedures; 
undertake actual field research; conserve biodiversity; 
and monitor operations for land management, crisis and 
disaster management, and so on.
The SDGs require immediate attention for us to 
drive them effectively. Increasing the emphasis on 
genuine, meaningful young participation in governance 
and decision-making is one of the ways we may achieve 
the goal. Youth have the capacity and potential to be the 
driving engine for growth, development and a contributor 
to the peace and security of any nation. There are currently 
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outh play a crucial role in nation-building. The Ministry of Youth 
Affairs & Sports (MoYAS) released a Draft National Youth 
Policy (NYP) in April 2022 with a 10-year vision for youth 
development, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals 
(SDGs). Education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & 
development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice are the five focus areas. 
National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva 
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) are some organisations working towards this vision. 
Under the purview of MoYAS, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth 
Development (RGNIYD) offers academic, training, and research programmers 
and serves as a Centre of Excellence for youth development in India.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a widespread socio-
economic disruption not only in India but across the world. Under AatmaNirbhar 
Bharat Abhiyan, an economic stimulus package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crores 
(about 10 per cent of GDP) focussing on land, labour, liquidity, and laws 
were announced during the pandemic. Young people faced numerous mental 
health issues, including academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, depression, 
eating disorders, and learning difficulties. To create a stress-free atmosphere 
for youngsters, Hon’ble Prime Minister engages with the youngsters through 
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, an interactive session to bring together students, parents, 
Enablers for Employment
Hemang Jani
The author is Secretary, Capacity Building Commission.  Email: hemang.jani@gov.in
Y
India, with an 
average age of 29 
years and housing 
a fifth of the global 
youth population, is 
the world’s largest 
democracy. This year 
we have entered the 
‘Amrit Kaal’ , a 25-year-
long leadup to 
India@100. Under the 
leadership of Hon’ble 
Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi, 
the government is 
committed to making 
India a 5 trillion-dollar 
economy by 2025 and 
a developed nation by 
2047. Many initiatives 
are being rolled 
out by bringing the 
government, private 
and non-profit sectors 
to work in tandem; 
and deliver the 
required outcome. 
capacitY buildiNg “The efficiency of government departments has increased due to the efforts of our 
Karmayogis” - Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
28 YOJANA   February 2023
teachers, and society. To influence people’s behaviours and 
encourage them to live a physically active lifestyle, the 
‘FIT India’ movement was launched in 2019. 
India has currently a thousand-plus universities with 
almost 85 lakh fresh graduates every year. The COVID-19 
pandemic and resulting lockdowns impacted students, and 
online learning was introduced in schools and universities. 
But the lack of access to technology was a challenge. The 
‘Swayam Prabha’ initiative by the Government is helping 
learners in remote areas to get access to quality educational 
programs 24x7 through a group of 22 DTH channels. 25 
crore school-going children are being reached through PM 
e-VIDYA, an initiative to enable multi-
mode access to education by unifying 
all efforts related to digital/online/
on-air education. To serve as a bridge 
between edtech businesses, academic 
institutions, and students, the Ministry 
of Education set up the National 
Education Alliance for Technology 
(NEAT), which is being implemented 
by the All-India Council for Technical 
Education (AICTE). Many scholarship 
schemes have been introduced by the 
government for College and University 
students to make quality education affordable. The 
government introduced the new National Education 
Policy in 2020 to make India a global education hub. 
A student can now take online courses from class 9 
till post-graduation on the SW AY AM portal which is 
helping bridge the digital divide. A learner can enrol 
for free and earn credits for certain courses on the 
platform and transfer them to their academic record. 
To boost career opportunities for youth, the 
Hon’ble Prime Minister launched a recruitment 
drive for 10 lakh personnel through the ‘Rozgar 
Mela’ in a mission mode. 75,000 appointment 
letters were distributed in October 2022 and 71,000 
in November 2022. Karmayogi Bharat technology 
platform was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in the same event and ‘Karmayogi Prarambh’ was 
highlighted. Karmayogi Bharat is a Special Purpose 
Vehicle (SPV) under the administrative control of 
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 
for capacity building of all government employees. 
It operates the iGOT (Integrated Government 
Online Training) Karmayogi platform. Karmayogi 
Prarambh is an online orientation course for all new 
appointees in various Government departments. 
It includes a code of conduct for Government 
servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human 
resource policies, and other benefits and allowances 
that will help them to get acclimatised to the policies 
and transition smoothly into the new roles. This 
will add to their learning of other courses on the iGOT-
Karmayogi platform to enhance their knowledge, skills, 
and competencies. Along with the Rozgar mela, around 10 
lakh apprenticeship opportunities will be available for the 
youth under the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship 
Mela (PMNAM), which is being organised nationwide 
as part of the Skill India Mission by the Ministry of 
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). By 
the end of 2026, there will be 60 lakh opportunities. The 
aim is to train one million youth per annum towards skill 
development. The ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a transformative 
reform implemented by the government to recruit 46,000 
young people as ‘Agniveers’ for a four-
year term. This initiative aims to create 
a younger, fitter, and more diverse 
profile for the Armed Forces to better 
meet future challenges.
As a leader in innovation and 
entrepreneurship, India provides 
numerous opportunities for its young 
population to explore and grow. In 
the 2020 World Bank’s Ease of Doing 
Business (EoDB) ranking, India 
ranked 63
rd
 out of 190 economies. As 
of December 2022, the Department 
The Government introduced 
the New Education Policy in 
2020 to make India a global 
education hub. A student can 
now take online courses from 
Class 9 till post-graduation on 
the SWAYAM portal which 
is helping bridge the digital 
divide. 
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for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 
has recognised 86,227 start-ups under the Start-up India 
initiative and is helping young entrepreneurs with funding, 
regulatory support, and market access. The Confederation 
of Indian Industries (CII) and EY have estimated that 
India has the potential to attract $475 billion in foreign 
direct investment (FDI) over the next five years due to 
the government’s focus on economic growth and reforms. 
To “Cultivate One Million Children in India as Neoteric 
Innovators,” more than 75 million students are actively 
participating in almost 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) 
spread across 722 districts with 5800 plus Mentors of 
Change. India was placed 40
th
 out of 132 nations in the 
World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) 2022 
Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings because 
of its robust exports of ICT services and other 
factors. The ‘Make in India’ initiative 
launched in 2014 is helping foster 
innovation, build world-
class infrastructure, 
and make India a hub 
for manufacturing and 
design. By boosting 
Internet access, 
the Digital India 
programme started in 
2015 has significantly 
improved the nation’s 
online infrastructure 
and is empowering 
it with technology. A 
recent Deloitte study 
has stated that by 2026 
India will have one 
billion smartphone 
users due to rising 
usage of fintech, e-health, 
and e-learning post the COVID-19 
pandemic. 5G services across the nation 
were launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister 
in October 2022 to strengthen the domestic 
communication network.
The youth of India are a major driving force in the 
country’s civil service, which plays a crucial role in 
delivering government services effectively and efficiently 
to all citizens. The Government of India’s Capacity 
Building Commission (CBC) was set up on 1 April 2021 
to “radically improve the Human Resource Management 
practices in the Government through state-of-the-art 
infrastructure to augment the capacity of Civil Servants.” 
The initiative is named as National Programme for 
Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) - Mission 
Karmayogi. It is the largest capacity-building program 
in the world which will eventually cover 1.5 crore 
Karmayogi for the Nation 
(Source: www.cbc.gov.in)
Government officials across the center, states, and local 
bodies of India. CBC is playing a pivotal role in training 
and making future-ready, 21
st
-century civil servants in 
the ‘Amrit Kaal’. The aim is to create a competent civil 
service rooted in Indian ethos, with a shared understanding 
of India’s priorities, working in harmonisation for 
effective and efficient public service delivery. The focus 
areas for capacity building are National Priorities, 
Emerging Technologies, and Citizen Centricity. In 
conjunction with UNITAR, CBC developed an online 
capacity-building training program including courses on 
leadership, communication skills, volunteering, etc. to 
train 14,000 NYKS youth volunteers across the nation. 
Similar programs along with Annual Capacity Building 
Plans (ACBPs) are being coordinated by CBC 
to be implemented in all the ministries and 
departments of the Government of 
India. 
The challenges faced 
by the youth of India 
are being addressed 
by the Government 
on a mission mode. 
But the Government 
alone cannot solve 
all the issues; equal 
participation of the 
private and non-profit 
sectors is of paramount 
importance. The recent 
outbreak of COVID-19 
in China, the Russia-
Ukraine war, and 
ongoing geopolitical 
challenges, are major 
concerns for the world. 
However, I am hopeful that 
India’s G20 presidency in 2023, with 
the theme of  “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’’ 
or “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” will 
bring together world leaders and contribute to 
a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. 
Specifically, youth will be able to influence policy-making 
through national dialogue and discussions at the Y20 
summit, which will be held in conjunction with the G20 
Summit and focus on themes such as the future of work; 
climate change and disaster risk reduction; peace building 
and reconciliation; and youth in democracy.                     ?
References
1. Press Information Bureau (PIB), GoI
2. World Bank reports
3. Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, GoI
4. Capacity Building Commission Archive.
30 YOJANA   February 2023
We need to pave the way for the development of prosperous, livable cities with smaller carbon 
footprints. Young people have unique needs and obligations when it comes to the environment. 
They have the power to make the most effective changes to the world. Engaging young people in 
environmental preservation has an impact on their views and behaviours directly, as well as on 
their families and other acquaintances.
ur earth is our home and the source of our 
sustenance, and it is imperative that we coexist 
peacefully with nature. Anthropogenic 
activities harm our ecosystems and 
environmental biodiversity, from rising carbon emissions 
to deforestation and land degradation. Contrary to Milton 
Friedman’s (1962) assertion, ecological values are not 
finding their place in the market, which explains why 
they are wildly undervalued and exploited. Few people 
know that the UN General Assembly designated 2011 to 
2020 as the “Decade for Biodiversity.” Despite several 
strategic plans and attempts to mobilise people at various 
levels, we still need to catch up in attaining the set goals 
as we approach the end of this crucial time. We must take 
immediate action to combat the declining biodiversity and 
create a pathway for environmental conservation. 
The hazards of climate change are the most considerable 
negative externalities that affect India’s development, as 
the Hon’ble Finance Minister highlighted accurately in her 
budget address (2022-23). The low carbon development 
strategy in the “Panchamrit” effectively articulates the 
government’s tenacious commitment to sustainable 
development
1
. Managing forestry and land use for carbon 
sequestration should be a significant area of emphasis. 
Improving the management of agricultural and forest land 
and water development and storage creation are two of the 
most economical methods for reducing greenhouse gas 
emissions.
Priorities include increasing green space, creating 
more energy-efficient buildings, improving water supplies, 
Youth for Environment Sustainability
Avinash Mishra
Madhubanti Dutta
oNe earth Avinash Mishra is Adviser (Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change Division), NITI Aayog. Email: amishra-pc@gov.in. 
Madhubanti Dutta is a Young Professional with NITI Aayog. Email: dutta.madhubanti@gov.in
O
and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste and 
urban transportation.
Youth: Torch Bearer of Future Generations
Youth-driven climate action initiatives could be a 
rapid-win situation for augmenting the overall quality of 
education; on our way to attaining net-zero emissions by 
2030 and ensuring the quality of life for future generations 
on this planet. The most valuable and dynamic human 
resource in society is the youth, who is the ‘torch bearer’ 
for future generations. Young people have unique needs 
and obligations when it comes to the environment. They 
are going to endure a prolonged time in the degrading 
environment, as a result they will be more motivated 
to find effective solutions to environmental concerns. 
A focused approach is required about GHG emissions, 
health concerns emerging from climate change, impacts 
of changing climate, and actions that individuals can take 
to reduce their impact vis-a-vis GHG emission. Innovative 
thinking will be required in the future to develop and 
prepare strategic frameworks, policies, and procedures; 
undertake actual field research; conserve biodiversity; 
and monitor operations for land management, crisis and 
disaster management, and so on.
The SDGs require immediate attention for us to 
drive them effectively. Increasing the emphasis on 
genuine, meaningful young participation in governance 
and decision-making is one of the ways we may achieve 
the goal. Youth have the capacity and potential to be the 
driving engine for growth, development and a contributor 
to the peace and security of any nation. There are currently 
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1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24, the 
largest generation of youth in history; nearly 90 per cent 
of them reside in developing nations, where they account 
for a sizable share of the population
2
. To contribute to 
sustainable cities and better livelihoods, we must utilise 
young people’s ambition, creativity, and abilities. As 
we rapidly approach 2030, we should consider youths’ 
perspectives while creating and implementing sustainable 
development projects. By doing so, we will see young 
people play a crucial role in shaping our collective future, 
tackling new challenges, and harnessing opportunities. 
Roles for Youth and the SDGs
•y Critical thinkers- Youth can see and confront 
current power systems, obstacles to change, and 
inconsistencies and biases.
•y Change-makers- Youth can mobilise others and take 
action. Globally, youth activism is increasing due to 
improved connectivity and access to social media.
•y Innovators- Young people frequently have firsthand 
knowledge of and insights into topics that are not 
available to adults, in addition to bringing new 
viewpoints. Youth can provide fresh perspectives and 
unique solutions since they are most familiar with the 
issues they confront.
•y Communicators- Young people can collaborate to 
spread the development agenda among their peers and 
communities locally as well as internationally.
•y Leaders- Young people may influence change in their 
communities and nations when they are empowered 
with awareness of their rights and leadership abilities. 
Youth are increasingly leveraging the strength of their 
collective voice to argue for the adoption of environment-
friendly practices and regulations, and to lead initiatives in 
this regard. Youth initiatives span from regional projects 
to global campaigns, and some are well-known enough 
to influence decision-makers and national leaders. As 
young people connect more, they are also embracing 
digital platforms to spread knowledge, educate others, 
and increase their reach. Youth also play a crucial role in 
promoting the SDGs, particularly SDG 15, “Life on Land,” 
which calls for the conservation and restoration of the 
planet’s terrestrial ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity.
The role of young people in collaborating with local 
and national government to carry 
out policies and programmes on the 
ground; the role of public-private 
partnerships in advancing the 2030 
Agenda’s implementation, including 
funding and leveraging technology for 
data collection and use; and the role 
of youth participation in informing 
equitable and diverse policy design, 
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; are all crucial 
to the agenda’s success. 
Policy Actions 
The nation’s backbone is its youth. Young people 
can actively contribute to preserving and enhancing the 
environment, by sustainably altering their lifestyle and 
positively impact the environment. By implementing eco-
friendly practices, recycling various items, and conserving 
resources like water and electricity, they may make their 
homes, schools, and youth organisations more ecologically 
friendly. 
Government strategies are required to address youth 
unemployment directly and to maximise the potential 
of cities to achieve full and decent employment. Urban 
authorities should be given the freedom to create and 
implement coherent strategies for long-term employment 
growth as part of a national urban policy. It takes in-depth 
knowledge and comprehension of the connections between 
environmental well-being and urban life quality, economic 
growth, and climate change, as well as ongoing monitoring 
of biodiversity and ecosystems and their services at all 
scales, within and around cities, to make the transition to an 
economic model that is in balance with 
nature. Infrastructure spending can have 
a significant positive impact on urban 
economic development, prosperity, 
poverty reduction, environmental 
sustainability, and health.
Strengthening the participation of 
youth in environmental protection is 
Young people can actively 
contribute to preserving and 
enhancing the environment, by 
sustainably altering their  
lifestyle and positively impact 
the environment.