(a) whether the Government propose to improve the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the funds allotted to this institute by the Government; and
(d) the steps taken for development of Youth Education and Employment Training in this institute by the Government?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS ( SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)
a) to (d): The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development at Sriperumbudur is set up under the Societies Registration Act XXVII of 1975 Sl. No.67 of 1993. It is in its initial stage and is an apex body for all youth related programmes and is responsible for training, documentation, research and evaluation of youth activities. The area to be covered by the institute is about 40 acres and the construction works are being completed gradually. The funds so far released to the institute is about Rs.18 crore.