(a) whether the Government has provided financial support and infrastructure facilities to the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated to RGNIYD during each of the last four years; and
(c) the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government to fill up the vacant posts in RGNIYD including that of the Vice-Chairman?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE(RETD.)}
(a) Yes Madam, RGNIYD is getting budgetary support from Government of India in the form of Grant-in-Aid.
(b) The funds allocated to RGNIYD in the last four years are as follows:-
<pre>Year Rs. in Crore
2014-15 21.70
2015-16 23.00
2016-17 36.00
2017-18 36.00</pre>
(c) The Ministry is looking for appropriate candidate for the post of Director and Vice Chairman.
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