Answer» - India is a country with a maximum proportion of young people. Individuals in the age group of 15-29 are considered as ‘youth’.
- Youth, if provided with opportunities, for education and skill training, can contribute significantly to the development of India.
- A number of centers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan’ were established in 1972 for the training of young people in various skills.
- The programmes run by these centers were eventually merged in the ‘National Youth Empowerment Programme’. This programme put a thrust on topics like literacy, education, health and hygiene, family welfare, preservation and conservation of the environment, awareness of social issues, rural development, and self employment.
- 12th January the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand is celebrated as ‘National Youth Day. National Youth Festival is also celebrated in the month of January. This festival is designed to provide a platform for the artistic talents of young individuals.
- Youth Hostels Association of India’ has established youth hostels in various parts of the country which works for encouraging adventure skills among young people.
- Training programmes are arranged by this association through ‘Bharat Scout and Guides, National Service Scheme and National Cadet Corps’.
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