(a) the objectives and the implementation status of the extant National
Youth Policy-2014;
(b) whether the set objectives of the policy are being achieved and if so,
the details thereof since its inception, State/UT-wise including
Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh; and
(c) the details of annual budgetary provisions/allocations under the
policy since its inception, State/UT-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
( SHRI VIJAY GOEL)
(a) to (c): The National Youth Policy, 2014 (NYP-2014) identifies 5 clearly defined OBJECTIVES which need to be pursued, the PRIORITY AREAS under each of the Objectives and suggested Policy Interventions under each of these Priority Areas. The objectives and priority areas identified under the NYP-2014 are as follows:
Objectives
Priority Areas
The implementation of the Policy is the collective responsibility of all concerned Central Ministries/ Departments, State Governments as well as other stakeholders. A number of Central Ministries/ Departments, including the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, are implementing schemes/ programmes which are contributing towards achievement of the objectives of the NYP-2014, for which they make provision in their respective budgets. The Department of Youth Affairs is playing the coordinating/ facilitating role, for implementation of the Policy. There is no separate earmarked budget for the purpose in this Ministry.
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1. Create a productive workforce that can make a sustainable contribution to India’s economic development
1. Education
2. Employment and Skill development
3. Entrepreneurship
2. Develop a strong and healthy generation equipped to take on future challenges
4. Health and healthy lifestyle
5. Sports
3. Instil social values and promote community service to build national ownership.
6. Promotion of social values
7. Community engagement
4. Facilitate participation and civic engagement at levels of governance
8. Participation in politics and governance
9. Youth engagement
5. Support youth at risk and create equitable opportunity for all dis-advantaged and marginalized youth.
10. Inclusion
11. Social jus