UPSC Notes

Participatory Governance and Youth Engagement

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This concept is central to good governance, democratic deepening, administrative reforms, and leveraging India's demographic dividend by involving its youth in national development and policy formulation.

Participatory governance involves the active involvement of citizens, including youth and academic institutions, in the decision-making processes of government, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and the relevance of public policies by integrating diverse perspectives.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

PM's call for engagement

Prime Minister Modi called for greater engagement between government departments, universities, and youth.

Objective

To integrate fresh, unconventional ideas into policymaking.

Initiative mentioned

Union Ministers to visit universities in Centre’s 'One Day, One University' Gen Z outreach.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaGood Governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Government DepartmentsImplementing engagement initiatives
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • PM's call for university-youth-govt engagement.
  • Aims for fresh, unconventional policy ideas.
  • 'One Day, One University' outreach.
  • Enhances transparency and accountability.
  • Leverages demographic dividend.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Good Governance

Wider engagement with universities and youth can bring new, unconventional ideas: PM Modi after high-level meeting

21 Aug 2026 · PM Modi's call for wider engagement with universities and youth aims to infuse fresh perspectives into policymaking, promoting a more inclusive and responsive governance model.

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