National Youth Parliament Flashcards
What is this event about ?
It is a festival in 2019 to be conducted in 3 levels
1) District Youth Parliament at dist level
2) State Youth Parliament at state level
3) National Youth Parliament at National level
What is the aim of this festival ?
To encourage youth to engage with public issues , understand common point of view , form a proper opinion with the help of effective voices on the vision of NEW INDIA
What age bracket of youth does it include ?
18-25yrs invited to participate in District Youth Parliaments
What are the 2 organisations that will remain involved at diff levels of this festival ?
National Service Scheme and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan
What is National Service scheme (NSS) ?
It is an Indian Govt sponsored Public service program
Which ministry conducts NSS ?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
When was NSS launched and on whose recommendations ?
1969 (100yrs of Gandhi) on recommendations of UGC headed by Radhakrishnan
What is the purpose of NSS ?
To develop healthy contacts ntw students and teachers
When was Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) established ?
1972 aunder Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
When is National Youth Day celebrated ?
Jan 12th (Vivekananda birthday) it started as a celebration since 1985