National Youth Award Latest News
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024.
About National Youth Award
- It is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
- It is for the Indian youth for their tremendous and outstanding work in social service.
- This award is to motivate young persons to achieve excellence in the field of national development or social service
- It aims 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; and
- To give recognition to the outstanding work done by voluntary organizations working with the youth for national development and/or social service.
- The National Youth Awards are conferred usually during the National Youth Festival.
- The award is given in two categories: Individual Category and Organisation Category
- The number of awards given each year would ordinarily not exceed 20 for individual category and five for organization category. It may, however, vary at the discretion of the sanctioning authority in deserving case.
- Prize money: Award to individuals will comprise a medal, a certificate and award money of ₹1,00,000/-. Award to voluntary youth organizations will comprise a medal, a certificate and award money of ₹3,00,000/-.
- Eligibility for Award:
- Individuals/organisations who have shown identifiable excellent work for youth in different fields of development activities and social service such as health, research and innovation, culture, promotion of human rights, art and literature, tourism, traditional medicine, active citizenship, community service, sports and academic excellence, and smart learning are encouraged.
Source: PIB
Last updated on January, 2026
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