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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
New Delhi, Delhi
About
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is a vital branch of the Government of India, dedicated to empowering the nation's youth and fostering excellence in sports. Established as the Department of Sports in 1982, it transitioned into a full-fledged Ministry in 2000, later bifurcating into the Department of Youth Affairs and the Department of Sports in 2008. MYAS focuses on personality and nation-building, aiming to optimally utilize the constructive and creative energies of India's youth, who comprise nearly 40% of the total population. The Ministry develops and implements policies and programs to promote youth development and broaden sports participation across the country. Key initiatives include the Khelo India program, which promotes mass participation and sporting excellence from grassroots to elite levels, along with various schemes for talent identification, training, and infrastructure development. The Ministry also confers prestigious national sports and youth awards, recognizing outstanding achievements. Through its comprehensive schemes and autonomous bodies like the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), MYAS strives to create a robust ecosystem for sports and youth empowerment. This significantly contributes to India's global sporting stature and the holistic development of its young citizens.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Khelo India Scheme
- National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD)
- National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP)
- National Youth Corps (NYC)
- Youth Hostel Scheme
- International Youth Exchange Program
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)
- Special Awards to Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches
- National Sports Awards (Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy)
- Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Program for Sportspersons
- National Sports Development Fund
- Sports Training Centres through Sports Authority of India
- Fit India Movement
Achievements
- Established as Department of Sports in 1982 for IX Asian Games
- Became a full-fledged Ministry in 2000
- Bifurcated into Department of Youth Affairs and Department of Sports in 2008
- Instrumental in India's increased medal tallies at Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games
- Successfully conducted multiple editions of Khelo India Youth Games, University Games, Para Games, and Winter Games
- Promoted indigenous games like Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta, Yogasana, and Silambam
- Increased budget allocation for sports development significantly over the last five years, reaching ₹3397.32 crore for FY 2023-24
- Approved 323 new sports infrastructure projects totaling ₹3073.97 crore
- Established 1041 Khelo India Centres and 32 Khelo India State Centres of Excellence
- Accredited 301 sports academies for quality training
- Provided support to 2781 Khelo India Athletes (KIAs) with coaching, equipment, medical care, and monthly allowances
- 124 KIAs contributed to India's 42 medals at the 2022 Asian Games
- 28 KIAs included in India's contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics
- Launched issuance of sports certificates via DigiLocker for streamlined processes
Opportunities from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
National Service Scheme (NSS) for Youth Development and Community Engagement
by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government initiative fostering community service, leadership, and social responsibility among Indian students, contributing to nation-building and personal growth.
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Fit India Quiz
by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
The Fit India Quiz is a nationwide competition promoting fitness awareness, encouraging students to showcase their knowledge on health, fitness, and sports.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Government Institute
- Founded
- 1982
- Opportunities
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