The document discusses the current status of youth affairs in India, noting that India has the largest youth population globally and outlining several government organizations focused on youth development. It then outlines challenges around convergence of youth programs and low funding levels. Finally, it presents an action plan to address these challenges through a new national youth policy, expanding educational and skills training opportunities, and increasing civic engagement programs for youth.

1. YOUTH AFFAIRS
Current Status, Challenges and Action Plan

2. CURRENT STATUS
• Youth - the most vibrant section of the society - fired
by an unquenchable faith in their mission could alter
the course of history if given a chance.
• India is the most youthful nation in the world with 563
million youth & adolescents (10-35 years)
Youth Based Organisations:
1. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
2. National Service Scheme ( NSS)
3. Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth
Development ( RGNYID)- an Institute of National
Importance

3. CURRENT STATUS
Youth Development Activities
• Youth Hostels
• National Programme for Youth & Adolescent
Development (NPYAD)
• Scouts & Guides
• National Youth Corps (NYC)
• International Cooperation
• Youth Exchange

4. CHALLENGES
1. Convergence of activities of several Ministries &
Departments dealing with Youth & Adolescents.
2. Increased participation of Women in Youth Development
activities.
3. Greater participation of States in National Schemes and
Programmes
4. Plan expenditure in Youth Affairs & Sports is very low and has
been declining as a %age of Education Expenditure
VIII Plan 4.6%
IX Plan 3.8%
X Plan 3.5%
XI Plan 2%- 7%(Annual Plans)
State’s share in YA&S expenditure has been shrinking.

5. ACTION PLAN
• A New National Youth Policy on the
anvil - replacing the existing National
Youth Policy 2003
• Develop qualities of citizenship &
dedication to community service
• Provide educational, training & skill
development opportunities for youth
• Sustain and reinforce the spirit of
volunteerism

6. ACTION PLAN
• Develop leadership qualities and engage youth
in nation building activities
• Making National Service Scheme (NSS) /
National Cadet Corps (NCC) as compulsory co-
curricular activity in educational institutions
• Utilizing youth network for implementation of
development programs, their monitoring,
social audit and for awareness campaign for
issues relating to girls’ nutrition, dowry, female
foeticide, drug abuse, alcoholism, substance
abuse etc.

7. ACTION PLAN
• Consolidating, expanding & energizing the
youth club movement for engaging the rural
youth in various community activities and for
fostering national unity through Nehru Yuva
Kendras (NYKs)
• Utilising the services of NYKs to stem the
tide of extremism essentially through
programmes like national integration camps,
inter-state youth exchange, culture & sports
activities and celebration of days and weeks
of national importance

8. 12TH PLAN: EXPECTED OUTCOMES
• Achieving a greater convergence in
implementation of Youth Development Schemes
and pooling of resources to expand the outreach of
the schemes.
• Higher participation of Women in Youth
development Programmes.
• Realizing the demographic dividend by providing
more for skill development opportunities particularly
for rural youths.
• Fostering the spirit of National Integration,
Volunteerism and Community Service among the
Youths.
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9. Additional Information
Other Priority Sectors chapter, 12th Five Year Plan (Chapter 19)
http://planningcommission.nic.in/plans/planrel/12thplan/vol_2.pdf
Planning Commission
http://planningcommission.nic.in/
http://www.facebook.com/PlanComIndia
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
http://yas.nic.in/
Sports Authority of India
http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
http://mohf.nic.in/
Ministry of HRD
http://mhrd.gov.in