NYKS Core Programmes - 2019-20
Observance of Days of National and International Importance
Objectives
- To generate awareness about the objective, theme and importance behind a particular day of national and international importance
Each district NYK will observe minimum 25 important days from the following list.
| No. |
Observance of Days of National Importance |
| Mandatory |
| 1 |
World Health Day ( 7th April) |
| 2 |
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (14th April) |
| 3 |
Panchayati Raj Diwas ( 24th April) |
| 4 |
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Birthday (28th May) |
| 5 |
World Environment Day (5th June)
|
| 6 |
International Day of Yoga (21st June) |
| 7 |
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Birthday (6th
July) |
| 8 |
World Youth Skills Day ( 15th July) |
| 9 |
Independence Day (15th August) |
| 10 |
Sadbhavna Diwas (20th August) |
| 11 |
Rashtriya Krida Diwas (29th August) |
| 12 |
Hindi Diwas (14th September) |
| 13 |
Vikas Diwas – 17th September |
| 14 |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Birthday (25th
September) |
| 15 |
International Day of Older Persons (1st October
) |
| 16 |
Gandhi Jayanti (World Non-violence & Swachhta Day) –
(2nd October) |
| 17 |
Vigilance Day – 26th October |
| 18 |
Birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31st October) |
| 19 |
NYKS Foundation Day (14th November) |
| 20 |
Quami Ekta Diwas – (19th November) |
| 21 |
National Youth Day (12th January)
and Week (13-19 January) |
| 22 |
Neta ji’s Birthday (23rd of January) |
| 23 |
Constitution Day – 26th January |
| 24 |
Mahatama Gandhi’s Martyr Day (30th
January) |
| 25 |
Shaheedi Diwas (23rd
March) |
Duration : One Day each
Participants per programme: Minimum 100 (Participation of youth, political leaders at different levels, heads of development departments and prominent citizens of the society may be involved in each activity)
BUDGET
| Sr. No. |
Name of Programme |
Level |
Budget
(in Rs.) |
| 1 |
Observance of Days of National and International Importance. It includes the celebration of National Youth Day and Week and |
Block, District |
55,000 |
| 2 |
National Youth Day and Youth Week |
25,000 |
|
Total |
|
80,000 |
Programmes and Activities
The directions given by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India during the Meeting held on 18th April 2016 at PMO pertaining that on National Youth Day (12the January)
the entire youth be mobilized for a particular National cause related activity to highlight the importance of youth as well as give them a sense of self pride and engage them in mega National Building activity which becomes a part of their cherished memory. A small team be constituted for this purpose.
Therefore, focused activity should be organized in a well organized manner with participation of youth from all walks of life and those who manfully participate, contribute and in future should take lead in propagating the messages and undertake activities at their level. The programs on this day should be made visible through press and media of all sorts.
12th January (National Youth Day)
- Facilitate organization and participation in Blood Donation Camps
- Lectures and discussions on philosophy and teachings of Swami Vivekananda
- Debates on the role of youth in character building, promoting Nationalism, Unity and inclusive growth
- Declamation contest amongst youth on the philosophy and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
- Meetings and Seminars on what youth can do for the society (roles and responsibilities) and their expectations from the society.
- Role of Youth in Nation Building
13th January (Culture Day)
- Community singing by youth having national and socially relevant contents.
- Organization of local folk lore, puppet shows, nukkad nataks, dramas etc., involving youth on the theme of sacrifices made by our freedom fighters, Nationalism, unity.
- Exposure of different forms of village arts, crafts, etc.
14th January (Participation Day)
- Essay, Elocution, Painting - Competition amongst youth on subject like “Youth and Panchyati Raj.” “Role of Youth in Freedom Struggle”, Role of Youth in National Development “Role of Youth in Disaster Management, Famine and Flood”. “Youth as Inheritors of Future”. “Role of Youth in Abolition of Social Evils, Dowry, Child Labour, Atrocities on Women, Drug Abuse, AIDS, Gambling and Un-touchability “Youth for National Integration”, “Youth for Communal Harmony”, etc.
- Holding of Skits, Plays, Nukkad Nataks by youth having national themes like views of Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit J. L. Nehru and other freedom movement leaders.
15th January (Social Service Day)
- Special Programmes in villages relating to involvement of Youth Club Members and Volunteers on Preservation and Improvement of Environment, Promotion of Total Literacy Campaign, Check on Primary School Dropouts, Enrolment of Primary School Dropout, Check on Child Labour, Atrocities on Women, Care for Girl Child, etc.
- Special sanitation drives such as cleanliness of village common area: “Keep the village clean, drive”
- Work Camps on Eradication of weeds e.g. (Gajar Ghas, Lantana, Water Hyacinth) in villages . etc.
- Blood Donation camps by the youths.
- Involvement of youth in work project like repairs of roads, excavation of silt from ponds, etc.
16th January (Physical Fitness Day)
- Organizes Sports events
- Programmes relating to promotion of adventure.
- Promotion of indigenous, traditional and rural sports.
17th January (Youth for Peace Day)
- Sadbhawana Rallies and Yatras
- Prabhat Pheries, lectures and seminars for promoting peace in the country.
- Organization of Plays and Nuked Nataks suitable for the day.
- Youth to form a human chain propagating the message of solidarity, peace and National Integration.
18th January (Skill Development Day)
- Exhibition of Youth and material being produced by youth through vocational training centres.
- Product exhibitions and photo-exhibitions with provision for demonstration.
- Awareness generation about the viable schemes, programmes and opportunities for youth to get Skill Training for wage and self-employment
19th January (Awareness Day)
- Film shows in consultation with Field Publicity Units on topics relevant to the youth especially on prevention of Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Women Empowerment, Eradication of Social Evils or social & development related themes.
- Dissemination of information on Youth Programmes being undertaken by the Government like Modern Agricultural Practices, Skill Development Opprtunities, RTI, MGNREGA and other Flagship programmes of Governments
- Address to the youth by prominent personalities of the State and the District.
- Conclusion of National Youth Week, Prize Distribution, etc.
