National Youth Award (NYA) 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, has invited nominations for the National Youth Award 2024.

What is the National Youth Award?

• Sponsored by: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

• Purpose: To recognize and motivate young individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions in social service and national development.

• Aim:

  • Encourage youth aged 15 to 29 years to excel in national development or social service.

  • Promote a sense of responsibility toward community among youth.

  • Recognize voluntary organizations working with youth for social causes.

Award Categories & Prizes

• Two Categories:

  1. Individual Category

  2. Organisation Category

• Number of Awards:

  1. Up to 20 awards in the individual category.

  2. Up to 5 awards in the organization category.

  3. Numbers may vary at the discretion of the sanctioning authority for deserving cases.

• Prize Money:

  1. Individual Award: Medal, certificate, and ₹1,00,000/-

  2. Organisation Award: Medal, certificate, and ₹3,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exemplary work in fields related to youth development and social service such as:

• Health

• Research and innovation

• Culture

• Promotion of human rights

When is the Award Given?

• The National Youth Awards are generally conferred during the National Youth Festival.