Question : NEHRU YUVA KENDRAS IN ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) the details of the activities of Nehru Yuva Kendras functioning in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) whether the Kendras imparting any computer education to the rural and urban youth; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PON. RADHAKIRISHNAN)

(a) Nehru Yuva Kendras cater to the needs of non-student rural youth enrolled through village youth clubs and work in the areas covering education and training, awareness generation, skill development for self-employment, work camps, promotion of rural sports and culture etc. They also undertake implementation of the programmes being undertaken by various Ministries/Departments like Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, etc. These centers also implement two other important schemes of this Ministry namely National Service Volunteers Schemes and National Reconstruction Corps Scheme.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.