(a) whether the Government has initiated an International Youth Exchange Programme/Scheme to enhance fraternity and peace among different countries of the world, including Pakistan; and
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the number of such programmes held during each of the last three years and the current year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): Details of International Youth Exchange Programmes held during the last three years and
the current year to promote fraternity and peace among different countries including Pakistan are
as under:
2007-2008
1. A 100-member Indian Youth delegation visited China from 7th to 16th June, 2007.
2. A 9-member Indian Youth delegation visited Pakistan from 30th June, 2007 to 7th July, 2007.
3. A 12-member Youth delegation from Saudi Arabia visited India from 6th to 17th July, 2007.
4. A 10-member Korean Youth delegation visited India from 1st to 10th August, 2007.
5. A 9-member Indian Youth delegation visited South Korea from 22nd to 31st August, 2007.
6. A 12-member Indian Youth Delegation visited Saudi Arabia from 24th October to 4th November, 2007.
7. A 100-member Chinese Youth delegation visited India from 18th to 27th November, 2007.
2008-2009
1. A 100-member Indian Youth delegation visited China from 29th June to 8th July, 2008.
2. A 100-member Chinese Youth delegation visited India from 11th to 19th November, 2008.
3. A 10-member Indian Youth delegation visited South Korea from 16th to 25th October, 2008.
4. A 10-member Korean Youth delegation visited India from 22nd September to 1st October, 2008.
2009-2010
1. A 100-member Indian Youth delegation visited China from 15th to 24th June, 2009.
2. A 20-member Indian Youth delegation visited South Korea from 24th August to 2nd September, 2009.
3. A 20-member Korean Youth delegation visited India from 17th to 26th September, 2009.
4. A 100-member Chinese Youth delegation visited India from 18th to 27th November, 2009.
2010-2011 (till date)
1. A 100-member Indian Youth delegation visited China from 17th to 26th June, 2010.
2. A 20-member Korean delegation visited India from 1st to 10th July, 2010.
3. A 20-member Indian delegation is currently at South Korea from 12th to 20th August, 2010.