THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) & (b) The details of Youth Exchange programmes conducted under the International Youth Exchange Programme by Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the last three years and current year are given below:
(Rs. in lakhs)
Year Youth Indian Foreign Funds Funds
Exchange delegates delegates
Programmes sent to other received in allocated utilized
conducted countries India
2011-12 2 509 495 1215.00 721.00
2012-13 3 123 219 385.00 251.00
2013-14 3 121 219 385.00 298.00
2014-15 3 118 221 280.00 250.00
# as on 25.02.2015
(c) & (d) Youth Exchange programme between India and China has been continuing since 2006. There is no decision for Youth Festival and Youth Exchange programme with other BRICS Nations.
(e) & (f) The Government has launched the National Youth Policy 2014 which provides a framework for action by all stakeholders. This Policy seeks to achieve :
# A productive workforce through education, skill
development for better employability, and
entrepreneurship training.
# A healthy generation with sports as a way of life.
# A sense of community service and strong social values.
# High levels of participation in governance.
# Social inclusiveness by creating equitable
opportunities for all.
The above shall enable the youth to be more
and more involved as decision makers in
various fields.
Various programmes are already being imple-
mented by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,
Government of India for integrating Youth in the
mainstream and to provide knowhow of customs
and cultural heritage of other States like the
Tribal Youth Exchange programme, National
Integration Camps, National Youth Festival,
Inter-State Youth Exchange programmes, State
Youth Festivals, NSS (National Service Scheme)
mega camps, NSS Republic Day Parade Camp
and North East NSS Festivals etc.
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