National Youth Award is conferred on young men and women and voluntary organization every year in recognition of their outstanding work in the field of national development and social service.

Objective:
• To motivate young persons (aged between 15 – 29 years) to achieve excellence in the field of national development or social service.
• To encourage young people to develop a sense of responsibility to the community and thus to improve their own personal potential as good citizens.
• To give recognition to the outstanding work done by voluntary organizations working with the youth for national development and / or social service.

Description:
• The award shall be given for identifiable excellent work for youth in different fields of development activities and social service such as entrepreneurship, health, research and innovation, culture, promotion of human rights, art and literature, tourism, traditional medicine, active citizenship, community service, sports and academic excellence & smart learning.
• The number of awards in individual category: 25
• Up to 10 awards for youth organization
• Individual Award: Medal, Certificate & Rs. 50,000/- cash.
• Award to Voluntary Youth Organizations: Trophy, Certificate & Rs. 2,00,000/- cash.
• The individuals will receive the award in their traditional attire.

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