INTRODUCTION

                  The Department of Youth Services and Sports was created during 1982-83 with an objective of involving youth in the task of National re-construction and to harness their energy towards eradication of social evils.  About 40% of the population consists of youth who need ample opportunity for self-expression, self-development and cultural attainment enabling them to assume social and civic responsibility.  To become socially useful, functionally effective and economically well being, the Department is providing requisite insitutition and infrastructural facilities to these youth in its various programme.  The main aim/of the Department is to make the youth a powerful instrument in effecting social, cultural and economic changes and to channelise their energies, idealism and aspirations towards building up a strong and modern India.