Describe the objectives of National Youth Policy launched by Government of India.
The objectives:
(i)The National Youth Policy of Government of India, launched in 2003, stresses on an all round improvement of the youth and adolescents enabling them to shoulder responsibility towards constructive development of the country.
(ii)It also aims at reinforcing the qualities of patriotism and responsible citizenship.
(iii)The thrust of this policy is youth empowerment in terms of their effective participation in decision making and carrying the responsibility of an able leader.
(iv)Special emphasis was given in empowering women and girl child to bring parity in the male-female status.
(v)Moreover, deliberate efforts were made to look into youth health, sports and recreation, creativity and awareness about new innovations in the spheres of science and technology.
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