Schemes
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.
