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Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
Hands-on civic leadership experience
Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) is a program by Ministry of Panchayati Raj for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
3-4 hours per session
Format
Team · Teams of 40
Time needed
2-3 hours per week for 4-6 weeks (including preparation and sessions)
About This Opportunity
The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS), branded as Loktantra Ki Pathshala, is a nationwide civic education initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The programme brings the working of the Gram Sabha into school classrooms, allowing students from Classes 9 to 12 to enact the roles of sarpanch, ward members, panchayat secretary, and villagers.
Through structured role-play, debates, and resolution-passing exercises, students experience deliberation, consensus-building, and participatory decision-making on real issues of village life such as water, sanitation, education, and women's safety.
The initiative is implemented in collaboration with the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. In its first phase, MYGS is rolled out across more than 1,100 schools, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and selected state government schools.
After the school-level mock Gram Sabhas, participating schools advance to regional rounds and then to a national-level competition. Each participating school receives a one-time financial support of ₹20,000 to conduct the mock Gram Sabha, and a dedicated MYGS Portal along with a training module supports teachers and students.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 13 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Additional requirements
- School must be enrolled in the MYGS initiative
- Participation is team-based through the school
Open to students of Classes 9 to 12 from participating schools, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and select state government schools.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Participation certificate
Participating students and schools receive certificates from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on completion of the mock Gram Sabha.
Recognition
National-level civic recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Mock Gram Sabha sessions with assigned roles
- Debates on village-level issues
- Resolution drafting and passing
- Teacher training via National Level Master Trainers
- Regional and national-level competitions
- Enacting roles of sarpanch, ward members, panchayat secretary, and villagers
- Structured role-play exercises
Mentors & faculty
Teachers from participating schools, supported by a dedicated training module and resources.
How to apply
- 1School registers on the MYGS Portal hosted by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- 2Teachers undergo training through National Level Master Trainers and the MYGS module.
- 3Students are assigned roles of sarpanch, ward members, panchayat secretary, and villagers.
- 4School conducts the mock Gram Sabha session, deliberating issues and passing resolutions.
- 5Selected schools advance to regional rounds and the national-level competition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 13-18.
What will my child gain from Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)?
Hands-on experience of how a Gram Sabha works. Build public speaking, debate, and leadership skills. Take part in regional and national-level competitions. Certificate of participation from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. School-level grant of ₹20,000 to conduct the activity. Winning schools receive prizes up to ₹1 crore.
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