Question : Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

(a) whether the Government is facing any administrative and other issues with regard to the functioning of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur as a Deemed University;
(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard;
(c) whether there is any delay in the appointment for the post of Vice-Chairman of RGNIYD; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR
YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}
(a)&(b) RGNIYD is not a Deemed University, it is an Institution of National Importance under RGNIYD Act, 2012 (No.35 of 2012) and functioning as prescribed in RGNIYD Act.
(c)&(d) The Ministry is looking for appropriate candidate for the post of Vice Chairman.
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