Archive · 1 Oct 2025
India to Launch School-Based Mock Gram Sabhas
The Indian government is starting a program called 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' in schools.
Students will act like village leaders in mock meetings to learn about how villages work and their responsibilities.
Schools in rural and tribal areas will be part of this program.
Students will discuss local issues, make plans, and practice being leaders.
This initiative aims to get young people interested in local governance and make them understand their roles in their communities.
The program starts in certain schools, with plans to expand later.
The 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' (MYGS) initiative will be launched in schools.
Students will participate in mock Gram Sabha sessions.
The program will begin in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and government schools in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Panchayati Raj ministry is developing the curriculum.
The program aims to educate students about local governance and civic engagement.
- Who
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministries of Education and Tribal Affairs
- What
- Launch of Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) in schools.
- When
- Launching in phases.
- Where
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, government schools in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Why
- To educate students about local governance and promote civic engagement.
- Initiative Name
- Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
- Target Schools (Phase 1)
- 620 JNVs, 200 EMRSs
- Participating States
- Maharashtra, Karnataka
- Focus
- Civic Education & Local Governance
- Budget (FY)
- ₹8.5 crore
- Schools Involved
- 1100-1200
