Banking for Youth: PSBs Use MY Bharat Portal for Internships
Why in the news
State-owned lenders want to bring young people in through a government youth portal, giving them hands-on banking experience.
Key facts
- Platform: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).
- Participants: public sector banks.
- Purpose: internships, training, and a feeder pipeline for junior-level jobs.
- Trigger: a call from the Finance Minister.
Significance
- Gives youngsters practical exposure to the banking sector.
Exam angle
- Portal name: MY Bharat.
- Minister who urged the change: Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister.
- Initiative label: Banking for Youth.