NYKS Core Programmes - 2019-20

Nationwide Declamation Contest on “Patriotism and National Building”, 2019-20
(As part of Republic Day Celebrations 2020) ”

THEME – Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas (Together we grow, Together we prosper, together we build a strong and Inclusive India).)

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) has been organizing National Level Declamation Contest since 2015-16 for consecutive 3 yrs for ensuring mass participation of youth in the Celebration of Republic Day. From the current financial year i.e. 2019-20, the Declamation Contest has been added in the list of core programme under Annual Action Plan.

Declamation Contest provide opportunity to the youth in the age group of 18-29 yrs to exhibit their presentation skills and art of speaking in public on one hand and create the desired environment among the entire youth community on the other by sparking healthy positive conservation amongst youth in India and also activate social media, yield potential Youth Leaders for awareness creation, popularization and facilitate implementation of National Flagship Programme of Govt. of India & further ignite Patriotism & Nationalism. It would also facilitate them to develop & refine their leadership qualities.

Objectives

1) To inculcate spirit of Nationalism and patriotic feeling amongst youth and masses for enhanced participation in Nation building.

2) To identify youth with leadership qualities and good communication skills for their further development and empowerment to take lead in popularising Flagship Schemes of Government.

Target Group and Eligibility

Youth in the age group of 18-29 yrs.
Only those youth are eligible who have not participated in Declamation Contest on Patriotism and Nation Building organized by district NYK during the year 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.

2500 blocks approximately, 370 District NYKs where DYC or ACT are in position, 29 States & UTs and National level.

Geographical Coverage

5898 blocks approximately, 623 District NYKs, 31 States & UTs and National level.

Level of Contests & Prizes

Block Level - Screening Contests without prizes

District Level -1st Prize:- Rs. 5,000/-, 2nd Prize:- Rs. 2,000/-, 3rd Prize:- 1,000/-

State Level- 1st Prize:- Rs. 25,000/-, 2nd Prize:- 10,000/-, 3rdPrize:-5,000/-

National Level – 1st Prize:- Rs. 2,00,000/-, 2nd Prize:- 1,00,000/- 3rd Prize:- 50,000/-

Time Line

Mid November 2019 to end of Dec, 2019 upto State level and well before 26th January 2020 at National level