The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has decided to support the ‘Young Warrior Movement’ and asked universities and institutions to join its movement.
The ‘Young Warrior Movement’ which involves the youths from 10 and 30 years of age in some real-life activities will aim to encourage registration for vaccination against COVID-19. Besides, the movement will also train others to detect myths, falsehoods, and misinformation.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, YuWaah-UNICEF, and a multi-stakeholder consortium of more than 1,350 partners have jointly taken this initiative.
“YoungWarrior movement..engage five million young people to lead action against COVID-19 and impact 50 million people.,” AICTE said in a statement.
Those who take part in the Young Warrior Movement will get a UNICEF certificate.
“AICTE is committed to unite young energy and spirit to fight against the pandemic collectively. In the interest of health and wellbeing..participate in the #YoungWarrior movement and through its activities and tasks, safeguard themselves and their families as well as others around them,” Professor Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE said.
“Young people can assume a leadership role during such a crisis, which can also help instill strong leadership skills, empathy as well as generate social consciousness in them.” the Chairman added.
Steps to join ‘Young Warrior Movement’
- Open WhatsApp on your phone, Type YWA and send it to +91 96504 14141, or give a missed call to 080-66019225
- Interactive voice response (IVR): Give a missed call to 0-8066019225
- Facebook: Join via this link through FB messenger m.me/ureportindia/?ref=ywaA
- Telegram: Search for ureportindia. Press Start. Type ‘YWA’ and send.
- For registration, fill a Google Form: forms.gle/JuRTQF6ktD78yBHq7
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