National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD)


 Description

The scheme envisages developing leadership qualities and personality of youth and to channelise their energy towards socio-economic development and growth of the nation.

  • Foster the spirit of adventure, risk taking, team work, and capacity of ready and vital response to challenging situations and of endurance among youth;
  • Motivating the youth to act as a focal point for dissemination of knowledge in the rural areas and involve them in nation building process.

 Nature of assistance

Grants-in-aid shall be released to the project implementing agency up to 50% of the approved amount as 1st installment. In case of State/UT governments, NSS and NYKS advance up to 90% may be released. The balance shall be released on completion of the programme.

Selection of women beneficiaries will have a distinct priority and care should be taken to include at least one-third beneficiaries from women. Youth Leadership and Personality Development Training Grants will be awarded to recognised institutions.

 Who can apply

Members of youth clubs affiliated to the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NSS, state government youth organisations, state level organisations (SLOs) and Universities.

 How to apply

Proposals should be sent directly to the Union Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports.