The RGNIYD policy and management is determined by a 15-member Executive Council. The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India is the Chairperson of the Council. There are two Vice-Presidents, The Secretary to the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and a Non -Official Expert in the Youth Development.

The Director is the Chief executive, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Institute. The Programme Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of the Director, guides the planning of its multi-faceted activities under the following divisions.

Ø   Training Orientation and Extension (TOE)

Ø   Research, Evaluation and Documentation / Dissemination (READ)

Ø   Panchayati Raj Institutions and Youth Affairs (PRIYA)

Ø   Social Harmony and National Unity (SHANU)

Ø   International Centre for excellence in Youth Development (ICEYD)

Ø   Faculty