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Mission Youth J&K

5th April, 2022

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Context: The Union Government forms Task Force for 'generating employment opportunities’ under Mission Youth.

About Mission Youth

  • The Government initiated Mission Youth with the objective to bridge the aspirations and concerns of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Mission is an ambitious initiative that aimed to provide a vibrant medium for youth engagement and empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The approach under the mission is to encourage youth to promote peace, prosperity and socio-economic growth through systematic interventions.
  • The mission will focus on all individuals between the age of 15 to 25 years.
  • The Mission has two main objectives:
    • Support and encourage youth in fulfilling their potential while addressing their needs and concerns.
    • Support youth to shape their future as per their aspirations.

 

Objectives of the Mission

  • One youth centre will be set up in every district to connect with the youth.
  • Proper sports facilities will be made available at district youth centres.
  • Each district centre will have professional councillors for productive engagement with the youth.
    • The councillors will be experts in the fields of psychology, sports and commerce, they will provide necessary guidance to the youth.
  • Youth not having a formal education, training or employment will be supported to develop their skills and improve their skills and employment opportunities.
    • E-learning will be promoted.
    • Coaching for entrance examinations will be sponsored.
    • Skill development courses will be sponsored.
  • The physical, mental and emotional well-being of youth will be promoted at the District Youth centres.
    • Special counselling will be given for drug de-addiction.
  • Training designed to fulfil the needs of the industry.
  • Provide financial assistance to youth for promoting Self-employment.
  • Support Young people and encourage them to develop their creativity and skills in the visual arts and media.
  • Tour programs for the young people will be sponsored to engage them with the youth in other parts of the country.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to budding sportspersons will be provided expert guidance and coaching.
  • Regular sports events/tournaments at the District level to promote the spirit of healthy competition among youth.
  • Working in close coordination with other governmental/ non-governmental agencies.

 

Significance of the Mission

  • To ensure Government, civil society, public and private sectors, respond to the needs and concerns of youth and perform in their best interests with a view to maximising their human potential.
  • To promote user-friendly access to quality services and equality of opportunity with the aim of assuring their active participation in the economy and society.
  • Involving Youth at all levels of planning and decision making as active participants.
  • Promote inclusive development and take steps to ensure that young people are not directly or indirectly excluded.
  • It will promote respect and dignity for all young people regardless of their beliefs, socio-economic background, and gender.
  • It will support and promote the beliefs, culture, and personal capabilities of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir
  • It will encourage youth in developing their physical, intellectual and emotional capacities, skills, and abilities.
  • Support families and communities by ensuring active participation of youth in the socio-economic development of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It will promote a sense of inclusiveness and unity.
  • It will also improve their income and standard of living.

 

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