Lok Sabha Question No. 711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-17
Subject: Youth Development in India
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 711

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.09.2020

Youth Development in India

## †711. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there  is  any  plan  for  youth  development  in  India  by the  Government  in  view  of  the  fact  that  India  is  a  country  of youths who are adding to the prestige of India on the basis of their own talent and merit across the world and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  name  of  the  institutions  and  organisations  which  are working in the country for youth development, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the status of RGNYD Shriperambudur, N.Y.K.S., N.S.S., N.C.C. in  the  country  and  the  number  of  youths  able  to  accommodate under it; and
- (d)  if so, whether the condition of above is satisfactory?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and  Sports  implements  different youth  centric  activities  for  youth  development  through  its three major schemes, namely (i) Rashtriya Yuva Sashktikarana Karyakram  (ii) National Service Scheme  (NSS)  (iii) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD). The details of which are at Annexure-I.
- (b) & (c) There are three organisations working for the development of Youth under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  are  (i)  Nehru  Yuva  Kendra  Sangathan  (NYKS);  (ii) National Service Scheme (NSS) and (iii) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD). The Status of these organisations is at Annexure-II.
- (d)   Yes, Sir. Ministry has been meticulously working for outreach of its programmes/schemes for youth development.

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ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 711 FOR 17.09.2020 ASKED BY SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, LOK SABHA REGARDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA.

The details of the Schemes of the Department of Youth Affairs:

## 1. Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram

## i) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan:

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), launched in 1972, is one of the largest youth organisations in the world. NYKS has presence in 623 Districts through Nehru Yuva Kendras (NYKs). The Objective of the Programme is to develop the personality and leadership qualities of the youth and to engage them in nation-building activities .

The areas of focus of the NYKS activities include literacy and education, health and family  welfare,  sanitation  and  cleanliness,  environment  conservation,  awareness  on social issues, women empowerment, rural development, skill development and selfemployment,  entrepreneurship  development,  civic  education,  disaster  relief  and rehabilitation,  etc.  The  youth  associated  with  Nehru  Yuva  Kendras  are  not  only socially aware and motivated but are also inclined towards social development work through voluntary efforts

## ii) National Youth Corps:

The Scheme of National Youth Corps (NYC) was launched in the country during the year 2010-11 and the sameis being implemented through NYKS. The main objectives of the Scheme are as follows:

-  To setup a group of disciplined and dedicated youth who have the inclination and spirit to engage in the task of nation-building.
-  To facilitate the realization of inclusive growth (both social and economic).
-  To  act  as  points  for  dissemination  of  information,  basic  knowledge  in  the community.
-  To act as group modulators and peer group educators.
-  To act as role models for the younger cohort, especially towards enhancement of public ethics, probity and dignity of labour.

Under the Scheme, youth in the age-group of 18-25 years are engaged as volunteers to serve upto maximum 2 years in nation-building activities.

## iii) National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development

National  Programme  for  Youth  and  Adolescent  Development  (NPYAD)  is  an 'Umbrella Scheme' of the Ministry under which financial assistance is provided to Government/  non-Government  organisations  for  taking  up  activities  for  youth  and adolescent  development.  The  Scheme  is  operational  since  1 st April,  2008.  The assistance under NPYAD is provided under 5 major components, namely,

- a) Youth Leadership and Personality Development Training
- b) Promotion  of  National  Integration  (National  Integration  Camps,  Inter-State Youth Exchange Programmes, Youth Festivals, multi-cultural activities, etc.)
- c) Promotion of Adventure; Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards
- d) Development  and  Empowerment  of  Adolescents  (Life  Skills  Education, Counselling, Career Guidance, etc.)
- e) Technical and Resource Development (Research and Studies on Youth issues, Documentation, Seminars/ Workshops)

## iv)  International Cooperation

The  Department  endeavours  to  create  an  international  perspective  among  youth  in collaboration with other countries and international agencies/ organizations on various youth  issues.    The  Department  also  collaborates  with  UN  Agencies  like  United Nations  Volunteers  (UNV)/  United  National  Development  Fund  (UNDP)  and  the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) on various youth related issues.

## v)  Youth Hostels

Youth Hostels are built to  promote  youth  travel  and  to  enable  the  young  people  to experience the rich cultural heritage of the country.  The construction of the Youth Hostels is a joint venture of the Central and State Governments.  While the Central Government  bears  the  cost  of  construction,  the  State  Governments  provide  fully developed land free-of-cost, with water supply,  electricity  connection  and approach roads.    Youth  Hostels  are  located  in  areas  of  historical  and  cultural  value,  in educational centres, in tourist destinations, etc.    Youth  Hostels  provide  good accommodation for the youth at reasonable rates.

## vi) Assistance to Scouting and Guiding Organisations:

The Department provides assistance to the Scouting and Guiding Organisations, with a  view  to  promote  the  Scouts  and  Guides  movement  in  the  country.  This  is  an international movement aimed at building character, confidence, idealism and spirit of patriotism and service among young boys and girls. Scouting and Guiding also seeks to promote balanced physical and mental development among the boys and girls. The financial  assistance  is  provided  to  scouting  and  guiding  organisations  for  various programmes such as organization of training camps, skill development programmes, holding  of  jamborees,  activities  related  to  adult  literacy,  environment  conservation, community service, health awareness and promotion of hygiene and sanitation.

## vii)  National Young Leaders Programme:

A  new  Central  Sector  Scheme,  namely,  'National  Young  Leaders  Programme (NYLP)'was formulated with a view to develop leadership qualities among the youth to  enable them to realise their full potential and in the process, to contribute to the nation-building  process.    The  Scheme  was  launched  in  December,  2014.  National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP) aims at developing leadership qualities among the youth to enable them to realise their full potential and in the process, to contribute to the nation-building process.  The Programme aims at motivating the youth to strive for  excellence  in  their  respective  fields  and  to  bring  them  to  the  forefront  of  the development  process.  It  seeks  to  harness  the  immense  youth  energy  for  nationalbuilding.

## 2.   National Service Scheme:

National  Service  Scheme ( NSS)  was  introduced  in  1969  with  the  primary  objective  of developing the personality and character of the student youth through voluntary community service. 'Education through Service' is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Very appropriately, the motto of NSS is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU'. An NSS volunteer places the 'community' before 'self'.

Objectives of NSS: NSS aims at developing the following qualities/ competencies among the volunteers:

- a) To  understand  the  community  in  which  the  NSS  volunteers  work  and  to understand themselves in relation to their community;
- b) To identify the needs and problems of the community and involve themselves in problem-solving exercise;
- c) To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility;
- d) To  utilize  their  knowledge  in  finding  practical  solutions  to  individual  and community problems;
- e) To gain skills in mobilizing community participation;
- f) To acquire leadership qualities and democratic values;
- g) To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters; and
- h) To practice national integration and social harmony.

NSS attempts to establish meaningful linkages between 'Campus and Community', 'College and Village' and 'Knowledge and Action'.

## 3.   Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development:

Rajiv  Gandhi  National  Institute  of  Youth  Development  (RGNIYD),  Sriperumbudur,  Tamil Nadu,  is  an  'Institute  of  National  Importance'  under  the  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and Sports, Government of India, by virtue of enactment of RGNIYD Act, 2012. The RGNIYD has beenconferred the status of 'Deemed to be University' under 'De-novo' category in 2008, by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.

RGNIYD functions  as  a  vital  resource  centre  with  its  multi-faceted  functions  of  offering academic  programmes  at  Post  Graduate  level  encompassing  various  dimensions  of  youth development,  engaging  in  seminal  research  in  the  vital  areas  of  youth  development  and conducting  Training/  Capacity  Building  Programmes  in  the  area  of  youth  development, besides the extension and outreach initiatives across the country.

The  Institute  functions  as  a  think-tank  of  the  Ministry  and  premier  organization  of  youthrelated activities in the country. As the apex institute at the national level, it works in close cooperation with the NSS, NYKS and other youth organizations in the country. It has a wide network  with  various  organizations  working  for  the  welfare  and  development  of  young people and also serves as a mentor.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) & (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 711 FOR 17.09.2020 ASKED BY SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, LOK SABHA REGARDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA.

1. Rajiv  Gandhi  National  Institute  of  Youth  Development  (RGNIYD): RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is an 'Institute of National Importance' under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, by virtue of enactment of RGNIYD Act,  2012.  The  RGNIYD  was  set  up  in  1993  as  a  Society  under  the  Societies Registration  Act,  1975.  RGNIYD  functions  as  a  vital  resource  centre  with  its  multifaceted functions of offering academic programmes at Post Graduate level encompassing various dimensions of youth development, engaging in seminal research in the vital areas of  youth  development and conducting Training/ Capacity  Building Programmes in the area  of  youth  development,  besides  the  extension  and  outreach  initiatives  across  the country.
2. Nehru  Yuva  Kendra  Sangathan  (NYKS): NYKS,  launched  in  1972,  is  one  of  the largest  youth  organisations  in  the  world.  NYKS  has  presence  in  623  Districts  through Nehru Yuva Kendras. The Objective is to  develop  the  personality of  the  youth  and  to engage  them  in  nation-building  activities .  The  areas  of  focus  of  the  NYKS  activities include  education,  health  and  sanitation,  environment,  awareness  on  social  issues, women empowerment, civic education, disaster relief and rehabilitation, etc. The youth associated with Nehru Yuva Kendras are not only socially aware and motivated but are also inclined towards social development work through voluntary efforts.
3. National  Service  Scheme  (NSS): National  Service  Scheme ( NSS) was introduced  in 1969  with  the  primary  objective  of  developing  the  personality  and  character  of  the student youth through voluntary community service. 'Education through Service' is the purpose of the NSS. The ideological orientation of the NSS is inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. The motto of NSS is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU' '( ᭭वयं से पहले आप').
4. National  Cadet  Corps: National  Cadet  Corps  (NCC),  an  organisation  under  the Ministry  of  Defence,  was  inaugurated  on  15  July,  1948,  which  has  now  become  the largest  uniformed  youth  organisation  in  the  world.  The  motto  of  NCC  is  'Unity  and Discipline'. The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens of the country.

At present there are 1.87 Lakh Youth Clubs affiliated with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan with membership of 36 Lakh youth volunteers across the country and NSS has about 40 lakh volunteers  enrolled  in  479  Universities,  17676  Colleges/  Technical  Institutions  and  12087 Senior Secondary Schools. The NCC which had started with 20,000 cadets in 1948, has now 13 lakh cadets on its rolls and it is not under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.