NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR YOUTH AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

-as is being conducted by NYKS in the current financial year

The scheme titled National Programme for Youth Adolescent Development (NPYAD) has been formulated by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports during 10th Plan. The scheme contains programmes like:

• Promotion of Youth Activities & Training,
• Promotion of National Integration,
• Promotion of Adventure, and,
• Development and Empowerment of Adolescents.

Objectives:-

Objectives of the scheme broadly are to:

• Provide opportunity for holistic development of youth including adolescents for realisation of their full potential and to develop leadership qualities among them;

• Promote national integration and strengthen secular and creative worldview of the youth about their country, society and future;

• Foster the spirit of adventure, risk taking and teamwork; and to,

• Acknowledge adolescents as a distinct sub-group among youth and address to their distinct needs.

Detail Information about the scheme: