RGNIYD is an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, fully funded by the Government of India.

The Institute is located at Sriperumbudur only 40 minutes away from Chennai, the commercial and cultural capital and a buoyant metropolis of the third most idustrialised State in India

RGNIYD endeavours to facilitate our nation’s youth with a conducive environment and tools that will enable them to make the most of their natural potential to realize their aspirations.

RGNIYD functions as vital resource centre coordinating Training, Orientation, Research, Extension and Outreach initiatives for State, Central Governments and national level youth organizations.

The Institute:

Ø   Undertakes indepth research with a holistic approach to identify youth issues.

Ø   Sensitizes youth functionaries including SHGs and CBOs to youth issues and trains the trainers.

Ø   Formulates specific training capsules for capacity building and empowerment of the youth.

Ø   Acts as a catalyst to marshal youth participation in rural resurgence, community development and nation building