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National Conference on Local Governance in India@75: Issues, Challenges and Contemporary Developments (25-26 March, 2023) Organized by Department of Public Administration, RGNIYD and CSLG, JNU

Department of Public Administration, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Regional Centre, Chandigarh in collaboration with the Centre for Studies of Law and Governance (CSLG), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi successfully hosted the National Conference on “Local Governance in India@75-Issues, Challenges and Contemporary Developments from 25-26 March, 2023 at Convention Center of JNU, New Delhi.

The Conference Paper Review Committee was constrained by time to accept only 150 out of more than 500 research papers received. The conference was applauded for the 20 concurrent sessions, two panel discussions besides...

Special Lecture on ‘Promoting Youth Leadership’

 

 

 

Sh. Dinkar Kumar Singh, Member, Joint Working Group for Vision @2047, Ministry of Communication, Govt. of India (GoI) delivered a Special Lecture on “Promoting Youth Leadership “to the 49 newly recruited District Youth Officers (DYOs) of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatan (NYKS), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI at RGNIYD undergoing 15-Day Induction Training at RGNIYD.

 

Addressing the young officers, Sh Dinkar Singh Kumar emphasised on the key aspects of leadership i.e., being a visionary, creative and resourceful...

Sentisitization  Programmee on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

The department of Sociology observed Elimination of Violence against Women day on 29 th November.

 

On this occasion, a Sensitization Programme on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 was organised for the Faculty members, Staffs and Students of  RGNIYD.  Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director of RGNIYD delivered the inaugural address.

 

Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Director, B.Com.LLB (Hons.) School of Excellence of Law. Tamil Nadu Dr.. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai addressed the faculty members, and staff of RGNIYD in the forenoon where faculty members and students were sensitized and Ms. Sherin Bosk,...

RGNIYD celebrated Hindi Diwas and Pakhwada at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur on 19.09.2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

India is the Country of diversities, it shows its distinctions in culture, tradition, cloths, languages etc., yet India is one as a Nation known for its “Unity in Diversity”. In the Central government offices, this diversity is united through implementation of...

Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on 29.08.2022 at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur

 

The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development and its National Services Scheme Cell has organised voluntary Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of National Sports Day and to commemorate the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in collaboration with Government Hospital, Kanchipuram and ARAN, Non-governmental Organisation in Sriperumbudur on 29th August 2022 at its campus.

 

Prof. Dr. Sibnath Deb, the Director of RGNIYD inaugurated the voluntary Blood Donation Camp. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that there are many advantages in donating blood and saving life of hundreds of people in...

Five day workshop on Research Methodology and SPSS for Master of Social Work students at RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur

 

 

The Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development has inaugurated 5 day workshop on Research Methodology and SPSS for MSW students today.

 

Prof. Dr. Sibnath Deb, the Director RGNIYD delivered inaugural address. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the need and importance of SPSS in the today's research ecosystem in the world. He appreciated the faculty members of the Department for taking this valuable initiative for the students.

 

Dr G Kumar, Dr Arokkia Raj and Dr AJ Christopher are...

Brief Report- Katchipettu Village Programme

 

On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav the Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Development staged a street play titled ‘Kuyili’ in its adopted village namely Kachipattu, Sriperumbudur.

 

Professor Dr. Sibnath Deb, the Director of RGNIYD inaugurated the programme. In his inaugural address, he appreciated the Department of Social Work and its HOD      Dr. S Lalitha. He congratulated the students of Department of Social Work for the street play to create awareness among the marginalized people in Kachipattu Village.

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Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member-HR of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Government of India and Ms. Mili Budhiraja, Young Professional, Capacity Building Commission visited RGNIYD

 

 

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member-HR of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Government of India and Ms. Mili Budhiraja, Young Professional, Capacity Building Commission visited RGNIYD today (12th August 2022) and interacted with the faculty, administrative staff and students. Prior to that, Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director of RGNIYD made a power point presentation highlighting the achievements of the institutes in the last two years and seven months in addition to providing clarification of the queries of the CBC

Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports visits RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu on 29.09.2022

 

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports made his maiden visit to RGNIYD on 29th July 2022 to review the developments at the Institute and to plan the future programmes and activities of RGNIYD. Prof Sibnath Deb, the Director, RGNIYD briefed the Minister the programmes and activities, the achievements of the Institute and on-going programmes of RGNIYD.

 

The Hon’ble Union Minister was taken around to visit various infrastructural facilities...

The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development conducted Placement Drive on 13/07/2022 at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

 

The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development conducted Placement Drive at its campus in Sriperumbudur on 13th July 2022. More than a dozen organisations have taken part in the Placement Drive from different parts of the country which includes Jaipur Rugs from Rajasthan, SoS Children’s Villages from New Delhi, CrescenDo Educational Innovations from Kerala, Sevalaya, Chennai, International Foundation Crime Prevention and Victim Care, Chennai, Don Bosco Migrant Services, Chennai etc. During the Inaugural Session of Placement Drive, Prof. Sibnath Deb, the Director of the Institute mentioned that the Students of RGNIYD have...

Celebration of Yoga Utsav as per the Common Yoga Protocol with Special Lecture and Yoga Demonstration 14th May 2022

As part of the RGNIYD’s Yoga Utsav to launch various activities centred on Yoga and the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) to commemorate the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2022, The Centre for Training, Orientation and Capacity Building (CTO&CB), RGNIYD organised a special lecture and yoga demonstration 14th May 2022 (Saturday) through online mode for the Faculty, Staff and Students of RGNIYD. 

Dr. Vasanthi Rajendran, Professor and Head, CTO&CB provided a background about the International Day of Yoga and the Prime Minister’s initiatives for organising various Yoga centric events for 75 days to mark the countdown to International...

Inauguration of the Construction-Related Skill Training for the Underprivileged Youth of Kashmir – 9th May 2022

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is an Institute of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No.35/12 and a premier Institution of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.     

 

The Centre for National and International Collaboration (CNIC), RGNIYD, Kilo Force, Indian Army, Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Larsen & Toubro Construction Skills Training Institute (CSTI), Kancheepuram are jointly organizing a residential skill training programme on various construction skills for the underprivileged...

Release of Child Safety Welfare and Well-being – Issues and Challenges, Second Edition (2022), Published by Springer & Edited by Prof. Sibnath Deb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGNIYD on May 09, 2022 celebrated another milestone of achievement by release of the book titled “Child Safety Welfare and Well-being – Issues and Challenges”, Second Edition edited by the Director of RGNIYD Prof. Sibnath Deb which was released by Shri. J. Kabilan, Head Human Resources, Buildings and Factories IC (part of L&T Construction), L& T Chennai today....

Capacity Building Program for Youth on Good Governance and Engaging Youth in Local Governance 21-23 February 2022

The Centre for Training, Orientation and Capacity Building, RGNIYD is organising a Capacity Building Program and Youth on Good Governance and Engaging Youth in Local Governance from 21-23 February 2022 in collaboration with the Youth Development Forum, P.G & Research Department of Social Work, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur and the District Resource Centre for Panchayats (DRCP), Govt. of Tamil Nadu through Offline Mode (Direct Programme).

 

The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Sibnath Deb, Ph.D., D.Sc, Director of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur. Prof. K. S. Ravichandran, Registrar, RGNIYD delivered the Special Address....

Two Days Capacity Building Programme on Professional Youth Work Practice from 02 to 03 November 2021

 

 

 

As part of the Two Days Capacity Building Programme on Professional Youth Work Practice being organised by the Department of Social Work at the RGNIYD, Inaugural Session and two Technical Sessions were conducted today.

The Inaugural session began with the welcome address delivered by Dr.S.Lalitha, Head of the Department of Social Work followed by the objectives of the program presented by Dr.Rambabu Bochha, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work.

After that Prof (Dr). Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD delivered Inaugural address on the occasion. In his inaugural address, he highlighted the role of youth work practice in various...

Celebration of Hindī Diwas (Hindi Day) at RGNIYD on 14 September 2021

Annually, the Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14th September to mark the declaration of the Hindi language as one of the official languages of Union Government of India. RGNIYD celebrated the Hindi Diwas on 14th September 2021 at its campus. The Director spoke on the importance of implementing Rajbasha (Hindi) in Government Institutions and spoke on various distinct aspects of Hindi Language. Later he administered the Hindi Diwas Pledge to the Faculty and Staff of RGNIYD. The Heads of Departments spoke on the greatness of Hindi Language, its evolution and current status of implementation. Further, the faculty and staff of RGNIYD recited poems, essays, quotes, besides...

1st IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) Youth Summit through online from 26-28 August, 2021

 

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) are jointly organising the 1st IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Youth Summit through virtual mode from 26-28 August, 2021.

The inauguration of the 1st IBSA Youth Summit was held virtually on 26th August 2021 at 5.30 pm at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan (formerly Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Ms. Usha Sharma IAS, Secretary (Youth Affairs), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports gave...

Short-term Certificate Course on NANO Technology & its Applications from 26th - 30th April 2021

RGNIYD today (26th April 2021) inaugurated its Online Short-term Certificate Programme on Nano Technology and its Applications being organised as an Institution – Industry Partnership Programme in association with National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Special Centre for Nano Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Seagate Technology, Minnesota, USA and Boston Scientific, Minnesota USA from April 26 - 30, 2021 through online mode (Cisco Webex).

 

The programme is being offered for the youth who hail from science, computer and information technology backgrounds pursuing their...

Meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee on 9th April 2021 at RGNIYD

The first quarterly meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee for the financial year 2021-22 was held on 9th April 2021 at RGNIYD. The Director, RGNIYD chaired the meeting and constituted new Committee comprising the heads of various Departments and Sections as its members for this financial year who will be responsible for promotion of  use of Official Language (Hindi) in their respective Departments/Sections. The meeting was held through online mode for the Academic Fraternity of RGNIYD to participate wherein, the Director and other senior official present in the office were physically present in the meeting at RGNIYD. Altogether, 17...

Lecture on Relevance of Vocational Guidance Wellness Counselling for Rural Youth

The Director, RGNIYD delivered a lecture  on 9th April 2021 titled “Relevance of Vocational Guidance Wellness Counselling for Rural Youth” to the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and the Chief Operating Officer (COOs) of the of State / Union Territories across India responsible for implementation of the rural Livelihood Mission for the rural youth.

 

The lecture session was a part of the Conclave titled a Structured Approach to Vocational Guidance and Wellness for the purpose of Counselling the Rural Youth in Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) being implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The...

Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director of RGNIYD had interaction with Secretary (YA), Joint Secretary (YA) of MoYAS and UNICEF Team on the India Youth Development Index 2022 held on March 02, 2021 at 4.00 pm

Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director of RGNIYD had interaction with Secretary (YA), Joint Secretary (YA) of MoYAS and UNICEF Team on the India Youth Development Index 2022 held on March 02, 2021 at 4.00 pm

Three-day International Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy and its Role in Inculcating Values among Youth” through virtual mode from February 17-19, 2021, jointly organized by RGNIYD and ICCR

 

 

 

RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, (an Institute of National Importance by the Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India) in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), (an Autonomous Organisation of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India), New Delhi is organizing a 3-Day International Conference on “Buddhist Philosophy and its Role in Inculcating Values among Youth” through virtual mode from February 17-19, 2021.

 

The International...

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference on ''Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora'' was organized by MoYAS and Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India.

 

 

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference on ''Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora'' was organized by MoYAS and Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India. Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, Shri V. Muraleedharan, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports & Minority Affairs, Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Special Guest, Ms. Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Minister for Youth, Community and Voluntary Sector, and Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, New Zealand; Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (OIA &...

RGNIYD has launched its fourth short-term Technical Certificate Course on Cloud Computing on November 16, 2020

RGNIYD has launched its fourth short-term Technical Certificate Course on Cloud Computing offered in collaboration with NIT Jalandhar, Punjab on November 16, 2020. The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Ms. Usha Sharma IAS inaugurated the programme and delivered the presidential address during the inauguration. Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India addressed the participants and brought in the role of cloud computing in today’s technological advancement in the IT and allied sectors. Prof. Lalith Kumar Awasthi, Director of NIT Jalandhar during the...

Five Day Orientation Program on Youth Development (An Exclusive Programme Designed for NCC Officers of North Eastern Region)

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The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu organised a 5-Day Online Orientation Program on “Youth Development” during Oct. 27-31, 2020. The program was inaugurated by Ms. Usha Sharma, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports (MYAS), GoI. Major General Shri. Ananta Bhuyan, Sena Medal & Additional Director General of NCC, North Eastern Directorate of...

Online Consultation with the HR Managers of Industries in Tamil Nadu to Map the Skill Requirements of Youth

 

 

In November 2019, the unemployment rate in Tamil Nadu was at 2.5%, as per a study conducted by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). In April, 2020 when the lockdown was in place, the unemployment rate rose to 43.5% as per the study. In May, as the lockdown restrictions were relaxed, the unemployment rate stood at 33%, the study by the same organization pointed out.

 

The unemployment situation can be tackled by providing skill development training at a much faster rate than is happening in the last few years. Presently, only 2 per cent of the total workforce in India have undergone skill training. Three-fourths of the youth in...

Workshop on Academic Writing – 44 Faculty, Research Scholar and Students have participated in the above online Workshop

On the first day i.e. 22nd June, 2020, the workshop was started with the welcome speech delivered by Dr Sharmistha Bhattacharjee, Head, Department of Social Engineering, RGNIYD. She welcomed the Director, the learned resource person Prof Lakshmi Lingam, Prof.TRA Devkumar, Registrar, Dr S Laitha, Head Department of Social Work, Dr Kumaravel and Dr Rambabu Botcha. She also welcomed all the 45 Participants (faculty and scholars from other universities and faculty and scholars of RGNIYD). The inaugural address was delivered by Prof Sibnath Deb, Director RGNIYD. In his speech he enlightens the participants with the need of academic writing in the contemporary...

RGNIYD WEBMINAR || A Special Lecture on Academic Motivation and Career Preparation: Strategies to Enhance Students Success

A Special Lecture on Academic Motivation and Career Preparation: Strategies to Enhance Students Success – A live streaming by Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD, Dr.Bishakha Majumdar, Asst. Prof. IIM, Visakhapatnam, Dr.Anjali Gireesan, Scientist, DRDO, GoI, Dr.Aneesh Kumar, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST and Dr.Shinto Thomas, Asst. Professor. Department of Psychology, CHRIST.  90 numbers of Students, Research Scholars and Faculty of RGNIYD interacted through the Webinar.

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