Maharashtra State Youth Policy

Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai is actively functioning in Maharashtra  since  1985  with  inspiration  from  Architect  of Maharashtra,  Sri Yashwantrao  Chavan’s  thoughts and initiatives. This institution has contributed in many sectors during its journey. The institution is working through its various departments to give direction to the development of different sections of the society and to increase the efficiency of developmental work. The institution is engaged in continuous  efforts  for  dialogue  and exchange  between the  government  and  different  other  sections  of  the  society  which would lead to concrete action.

For last 20 years, Navmaharashtra Yuva Abhiyan, a department of Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai is working with youth of Maharashtra. It lead to development of various program and gave committed workers for the society.  However,  it  was  felt  that  this work is not enough and there is a need for state to decide its policy for  the  largest  group  of  population,  youth,  for  their  development and  rights. The Abhiyan took lead in this direction and triggered discussion for Maharashtra State Youth Policy. Dialogue is started in this direction with institutions, organisation and experts working with youth.

In Maharashtra, youth in the age group 13 to 35 years constitutes nearly 42% of the population. Various developmental programs are organized for this large population group by government, semi-government, non-government organizations and educational institution. Youth are taking lead to form Youth Groups and youth organizations and thereby exploring new avenues for their development. A need is strongly felt for coordination of these varied programs.  In this situation, a holistic and all-inclusive youth policy  can  be  assurance  by  the  Government  and  society  to  youth for their development.

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