The Department of Youth Services was established in the year 1972 with an objective to channelize the energies of youth for constructive activities and wean away them from unsocial activities. It is working under the control of Youth Advancement & Tourism and Culture (YS) Department, an administrative Department of Secretariat, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Department of Youth Services is implementing various Youth Welfare Programmes for empowerment and over all development of Youth between the age group of 18 to 35 years and to channelize their energies towards nation building.
Youth are the beacon of hope and harbingers of progress in every society. Countries across the globe see investing in the youth as a smart investment for the future. The department of Youth Services encourages youth to participate in community development activities so as to inculcate a sense of volunteerism among them and thus utilise their services towards nation building. The department implements suitable Youth Empowerment and Youth Advancement Programmes in accordance with the changing aspirations and needs of the youth.
Youth Festivals at Divisional, District and State Level |
Inter-District Youth Exchange Programmes |
Integration Camps |
Youth Parliaments (YuvaSabhas) |
National Youth Week Celebrations |
Pre-Recruitment Trainings to enroll unemployed youth in Army, Airforce and Allied Forces |
Disaster Management & First Aid Trainings |
Formation /Rejuvenation /Recognition of NGOs/Youth Associations/Youth Clubs |
Observance of National/International Important Days |
Self-Defence Training to Women |