(a) the total number of youth clubs functioning in the country at present, State/UT-wise;
(b) the details of norms/criteria fixed for establishing youth clubs; and
(c) the details of funds provided to each youth club and the activities under which such funds are utilised along with the agency through which the funds are channelised during each of the last three years and the current year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) As on 31.07.2014, 2,77,560 youth clubs have been registered with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS). The State/UT-wise number of youth clubs affiliated with NYKS are given in Annexure-I.
(b) After the formation of youth club and the election of the Office bearers, the youth club can apply for affiliation with NYKS in the prescribed proforma along with the documents like Memorandum of Association, Bye-laws, Proceedings of the General Body meeting and list of members. To facilitate the registration, web based portal has also been introduced for online application of the youth clubs.
(c) NYKS does not provide financial assistance to the youth clubs. However, district level kendras of NYKS provide opportunities to youth of affiliated Youth Clubs to participate in NYKS Core Programmes, Coordination Activities, Special Projects and activities under the Scheme of National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD). Besides, to recognize the voluntary services rendered by Youth Clubs, Awards are given to Outstanding Youth Clubs at District, State and National Level.