A meeting of the Kohima District MY Bharat Advisory Council (MYB DAC) was held on August 21, 2026, in the office chamber of the DC, Kohima. The Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS chaired the meeting.

District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Kohima, Pradeep, gave a brief presentation on MY Bharat, its objectives, organisational structure and various youth-centric programmes being implemented across the district. He informed that MY Bharat is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, focusing on youth-led development and constructive engagement of young people in the 15–29 age group.

The meeting highlighted the need for greater convergence among government departments, educational institutions and youth organisations to ensure the effective implementation of MY Bharat programmes and avoid duplication and enhance convergence of activities to facilitate wider participation of youths. Members also discussed strengthening youth participation in experiential learning programmes, sports activities, skill development, awareness campaigns and national-level youth initiatives.

The District Youth Officer informed that Kohima has around 30 youth clubs affiliated with MY Bharat and stressed the importance of wider registration of youth on the MY Bharat digital platform. The meeting also discussed encouraging schools and colleges to have greater participation of students and youth in various programmes with the support of the Deputy Commissioner.

The meeting further deliberated on the proposed quarterly functioning of the Advisory Council and the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders, including NSS, NCC, the Youth Resources and Sports Department and other relevant departments, to enhance youth engagement, leadership, skill development and participation in nation-building activities.

(DPRO Kohima)