Lok Sabha Question No. 3807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-22
Subject: New Action Plans for Youth
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3807 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2015

New Action Plans for Youth

3807.  SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.

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

- (a) whether the Ministry of Youth Affairs has taken any action plan to unleash   the   creative   power   and   commitment   of   the new

generation of youths;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)& (b) Yes Madam. Youth represent the most dynamic segment of the  population  and  are  the  future  of  the  Nation.  India  is  one  of  the youngest  nations  in  the  world.  The  Department  of  Youth  Affairs  has introduced  National  Youth  Policy,  2014  (NYP-2014),  with  the  holistic vision 'To empower youth of the country to achieve their full potential, and  through  them  enable  India  to  find  its  rightful  place  in  the community of nations".

In order to realise this Vision, the NYP-2014 identifies 5 clearlydefined OBJECTIVES which need to be pursued, the PRIORITY AREAS under each of the Objectives and the suggested Policy Interventions under each of these Priority Areas. The objectives and priority areas identified under the NYP-2014 are summarized below:

|   Sl. | Objectives                                                                                             | Priority Areas                                                  |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
|     1 | Create a productive workforce that can make a sustainable contribution to India's economic development | 1. Education                                                    |
|     1 | Create a productive workforce that can make a sustainable contribution to India's economic development | development 3. Entrepreneurship                                 |
|     2 | Develop a strong and healthy generation equipped to take on future challenges                          | 4. Health and healthy lifestyle                                 |
|     2 | Develop a strong and healthy generation equipped to take on future challenges                          | 5. Sports                                                       |
|     3 | Instil social values and promote community service to build national ownership                         | 6. Promotion of social values                                   |
|     3 | Instil social values and promote community service to build national ownership                         | 7. Community engagement                                         |
|     4 | Facilitate participation and civic engagement at all levels of governance                              | 8. Participation in politics and governance 9. Youth engagement |
|     5 | Support youth at risk and create equitable opportunity for all dis- advantaged and marginalized youth  | 6. Inclusion 7. Social justice                                  |
|     5 | Support youth at risk and create equitable opportunity for all dis- advantaged and marginalized youth  |                                                                 |

The  implementation  of  the  NYP-2014  is  a  collective  endeavour, involving all concerned Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government, State Governments as well as non-Government stakeholders.  Accordingly,  all  concerned  stakeholders  are  taking steps for effective implementation of the provisions of the Policy. This is a continuing process.

- (c) The Question does not arise.

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