Swami Vivekananda always believed in the power of the youth. He laid a lot of stress on sports as an essential part of building character.
Today, January 12, marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Let us take a look at the achievements of the Youth Wing of the State Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Department.
Youth Hostels: 17 youth hostels renovated, 9 youth hostels constructed (all 26 now operational), 16 youth hostels under construction
Grants to clubs: More than 18,000 clubs and other organisations given financial assistance for sports activities and development of sports infrastructure since 2014-15
Development of playgrounds: Financial assistance given to 398 schools, colleges, universities and clubs for the development of playgrounds
Setting up of multigyms: Financial assistance given to nearly 3,565 schools, colleges, universities and clubs for setting up of multi-gyms
Setting up of mini indoor games complexes: Financial assistance given to more than 684 schools, colleges, universities, clubs and organisations for setting up mini indoor games complexes
Youth Computer Training Centres: About 1,000 Youth Computer Training Centres run across the state in collaboration with various private agencies
Vocational training: Placement-linked skill development programme organised with the assistance of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department; more than 4,000 candidates given training till now