NATIONAL YOUTH CORPS (NYC)
- The Government launched a Scheme “National Youth Corps” during the financial year 2010-11 to tap the potential of the youth and channelling their energy towards nation building.
- The Scheme, called “National Youth Corps” (NYC) was launched, amalgamating the two volunteer schemes namely: National Service Volunteer (NSV) and Rashtriya Sadbhawana Yojana (RSY).
- The objective was to set up a group of disciplined and dedicated youth who have the inclination and spirit to engage in the task of nation building and who would facilitate the realization of inclusive growth.
- The Scheme enables young men and women in the age group of 18-25 years to serve up to two years on a full time basis for which they receive an honorarium of Rs. 2500/- per month.
COMMONWEALTH YOUTH PROGRAMMES (CYP)
- It came into being in 1974 to promote the development of youth in the Commonwealth Countries.
- This programme encourages and supports the youth in the process of national development & provides opportunities for increasing international understanding.
- There are 3 major strategic areas on which Commonwealth Youth Programme is concentrating:
- National Youth Policy
- Human Resource Development
- Youth Empowerment
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GOI contributes towards the Commonwealth Youth Programme.
NATIONAL SPORTS POLICY 2001
National Sports Policy, 2001 envisages mainly broadbasing and promotion of excellence in sports. The salient features of the National Sports Policy, 2001 are as under:
- Broadbasing of Sports and achievement of excellence
- Upgradation and development of infrastructure
- Support to the National Sports Federations and other appropriate bodies
- Strengthening of scientific and coaching support to sports
- Incentives to promote sports
- Enhanced participation of women, Scheduled Tribes and rural youth
- Involvement of the Corporate Sector in sports promotion
