Saturday 28 June 2014

Visit of Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports to RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur , Tamil Nadu


 


Hon’ble Minister of State ( I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports visited RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur , Tamil Nadu on 27.6.2014 and inaugurated the Department of Tribal  and North East Development. He highlighted the need for engaging North East Youth in productive activities and creation of gainful employment opportunities. He also referred to the demographic dividend that presents India at a great advantage and called for a holistic approach with inter-sectoral coordination to address the needs and concerns of young people in order to realise vision of the National Youth Policy. He further emphasised that the programme and activities for Youth need to be realigned from Youth development approach to Youth led development. Hon’ble Minister, interacted with participants of Consultation workshop being conducted in RGNIYD where experts have gathered from different institutions to impart training in priority areas and prepare comprehensive action plan for development of tribal and North East Youth. Director, RGNIYD, NSS volunteers and faculty members participated in the inaugural function.

Friday 27 June 2014

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is now available on Social Media platforms

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is now available on Social Media platforms. The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated on 25th June 2014, the official account of the Ministry on the Social Media platforms.

Senior officials of Department of Youth Affairs and Department of Sports were present on the occasion.