This article provides a detailed insight into the prestigious National Youth Awards, presented by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports in India. This award is given to both individuals and organizations, who have displayed commendable work in various sectors related to development and social services. This includes areas like health, human rights promotion, active citizenship, and community service.
About the National Youth Awards
The National Youth Awards are presented annually to young men, women, and voluntary organizations that have shown extraordinary work in national development and social service. The objective of these awards is threefold: to inspire young people aged between 15 and 29 years to chase excellence in national development or social services, to instil a sense of community responsibility in them and enhance their capabilities as responsible citizens, and to acknowledge the remarkable work done by voluntary organizations working with the youth for national development and/or social service.
However, it’s worth noting that government employees, such as those working with the Central/State Governments, PSUs, Universities, Colleges, Schools, and so on, are not eligible for this award. Further, the award can only be received once in a lifetime.
Prize Details
There are two divisions of the award, one for individuals and the other for youth organizations. The individual award includes a medal, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. In comparison, the award for a youth organization comprises a medal, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000.
Table of Important Facts
| Award Category | Award Contents |
|---|---|
| Individual | Medal, certificate, and Rs. 50,000 cash prize |
| Organization | Medal, certificate, and Rs. 2,00,000 cash prize |
Source of Information
The information provided in this article has been sourced from the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
