Youth participation is the key to current growth of the country

Today, the need for political leaders to connect with the youth population of the country, and work towards fulfilling their aspirations, is greater than ever before. It is crucial that the youth of the country do not become disillusioned with the political process, as it is on their shoulders that the future of our country rests. It is also vital to make sure that today’s youth are aware of the watershed events in our country’s modern history, issues which are as significant today as they were decades ago, and which continue to be debated in contemporary policy and political discourse.

Being the only leader to have been appointed as the National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM-Youth Wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party) for three consecutive terms, Mr Thakur echoed the voice of billions of youth of the country.

He also happens to be the first BJYM National President to have worked under three different BJP Presidents – Mr Amit Shah, Mr Rajnath Singh and Mr Nitin Gadkari.

Under Mr Anurag Thakur’s leadership, the BJYM led various socio-economic and political initiatives, such as Rashtriya Ekta Yatra: Kolkata to Kashmir, Shaheed Shradhanjali Yatra – A journey from Guwahati to Tawang to pay homage to 1962 war brave hearts, Sansad Ghirav a national agitation against corruption by the Congress Government, National Youth Convention, Digital Literacy campaign, etc.

Having led the youth wing of country’s largest political party and being the inspiration of billions of youth, he firmly believes that the role of youth in nation-building is of extreme significance and youth participation is the key to current growth of the country.

The role of women in nation building – Train a woman and you build a nation

For her self-confidence to step out and maintain a high self-esteem: While juggling between roles, her own well-being & happiness can’t be compromised. It is important to help her prioritize herself. And keeping the same in mind, we undertake Beauty & Wellness Programmes for Women, across age groups.

The underlying objective is to inculcate a sense of self confidence along with giving them an opportunity to pursue jobs, whilst promoting self-employment opportunities. We have so far trained 1,052 women and counting, so as to ensure that each and every woman becomes confident, self-reliant, financially independent and thus increasing their participation in the society.

Empowering the untapped potential of women and communities in the rural areas: Starting from an outreach cum assessment of the on-ground challenges, we on-board SHGs engaged in different activities. Since every region in India has its unique handicraft tradition based on the locally available raw material and historic traditions, clusters are being tapped and support is being provided to a significant number of groups and individuals on three specific fronts : procurement of quality raw material; upskilling/reskilling & market linkage.

Business and Finance – epitome of leadership of the New India

As goes the saying ‘Good Leaders are Great Listeners’.

Representing the New India, Mr. Anurag Thakur has being leading from the front when it comes to seeking feedback, opinion, suggestions, etc. from stakeholders from all walks of life.

Following an open glass door policy, a multi-stakeholder approach to policy making is strictly followed.

Be it matters related to Finance, Corporate Affairs, Business, Economy, etc. suggestions are sought from all spheres and taken into due consideration as each one is an equal partner in the ‘New India’.

Being a sports person and an ardent sports lover, Mr. Anurag Thakur firmly believes that sports help in building character, shaping personalities and contributes immensely towards the holistic growth of an individual.

According to Mr. Thakur, sport is a vehicle that helps the youth in learning great skills, thereby preparing them to become successful contributors to the society. Following this objective, over the years, Mr. Thakur has spearheaded various sports events / initiatives / campaigns that have worked towards promoting sports as a culture.

Healthcare – Health is a birthright!

For strengthening healthcare service in Hamirpur Parliamentary by ensuring service and accessibility in the remotest corner, the initiative of Asptal – Sansad Mobile Swasthya Seva was started with 3 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) that catered across 5 districts, 800+ panchayats and over 5000 villages.

Today the fleet stands proudly at 32 MMUs, providing free Primary Healthcare service across 8 districts, 1350+ panchayats and close to 6000 villages.

The service that was started in April 2018, offers a host of 40 medical tests such as KFT, Creatinine, Uric Acid, BUN, Sugar, Glucose, etc. As per the requirement to the patients, medicines too are provided, free of cost. Each Mobile Medical Unit is equipped with an experienced team including doctor, nurse, lab technician and a MMU pilot.

Leading from the front – commissioned officer in Territorial Army

On 29 July 2016, Mr Anurag Singh Thakur was commissioned into Territorial Army (TA), becoming the first serving BJP MP and first ever MP from Himachal Pradesh to join as a regular officer.

At a ceremony held at South Block, New Delhi, General Dalbir Singh Suhag, the then Indian Army General and Chief of the Army Staff along with Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Former Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh, pipped ranks of lieutenant on his shoulder, for joining the 124 Inf Bn (TA) Sikh Battalion.

He was commissioned in TA after having cleared the written exam and personal interview conducted in Chandigarh and training held in Bhopal. In 2021, he has been promoted to the rank of Captain.

It is interesting to note that Mr Anurag Thakur hails from Himachal Pradesh, fondly known as Veerbhoomi as the number of Himachali serving solider in India Army is maximum in the country in proportion to the population. His Grandfather was a serviceman and his father Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal was the first to raise the issue of one rank one pension in the Parliament.

Territorial Army is the second line of defence after the regular Indian Army. It is an organisation of volunteers who get training for a few days in a year so that they can contribute to the safety of the nation in case of an emergency. Territorial Army is meant for people who already are in mainstream civilian professions.