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UP's Gen Z push: Youth Policy, campus coaching, IAS-IPS mentors
The leader of a big state in India called Uttar Pradesh made a big announcement on Independence Day, a national holiday.
He wants to help young people in his state learn new skills and find jobs.
His plan is called the Youth Policy, and it is meant for people between the ages of 16 and 35.
The plan includes coaching to help students get ready for important exams, like tests for government jobs and medical school.
Students would not have to travel far because coaching would come to their college campuses.
Newly joined officers and doctors might become mentors and give students advice about studying.
There may also be online coaching for students who cannot attend classes in person.
The leader made this announcement because many young people have been asking for more jobs and opportunities, sometimes through protests.
Around 90 different government programmes for young people may be brought together in one easy system.
Building the plan will take time, and many government departments and groups of young people will help with it.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new Integrated Youth Policy on Independence Day.
The policy targets people aged 16-35, covering education, skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, health, sports and digital empowerment.
The government plans to expand the Chief Minister Abhyudaya Coaching Scheme from about 163 centres in 75 districts to more than 300 at tehsil level.
Young IAS and IPS officers and newly inducted doctors are being considered as mentors for students preparing for exams such as UPSC, JEE and NEET.
The announcement comes amid youth protests over jobs and exams, with the 2027 Assembly polls in view; around 90 youth-related schemes may be brought under one framework.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the policy; Minister of State for Youth Welfare and Sports Girish Chandra Yadav spoke to The Indian Express about the plans.
- What
- A new Integrated Youth Policy, along with plans for a State Youth Commission, campus-based competitive-exam coaching and IAS/IPS officer mentorship.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- When
- On Independence Day.
- Why
- To harness the state's 'youth power' through skills, innovation and employment, and to respond to youth aspirations and protests ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.
Key facts
- Announced by
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Announced on
- Independence Day
- Target age group
- 16-35 years
- Coaching centres (current)
- About 163 across 75 districts
- Coaching centres (planned)
- More than 300 at tehsil level
- Youth-related schemes
- Around 90
- Youth share of population
- Nearly 60% of Uttar Pradesh
- Departments consulted
- 29 government departments
Quotes
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“"We are trying to strengthen our present policy framework to make it more adaptable to the current-day needs of the youth. Work has already started on the Integrated Youth Policy. Discussions will begin on the Youth Commission as well."”
indianexpress.com
“"The biggest strength of Uttar Pradesh is its youth power. Our youth are talented, hardworking and full of the determination to achieve something for the country and society."”
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