🏛️ Description
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) is the nodal ministry of the Government of India responsible for developing the potential of youth and promoting excellence in sports across the nation. It plays a key role in building a vibrant ecosystem for youth leadership, community service, and sports excellence, contributing to India’s overall social and economic development.
The Ministry works through two Departments — Department of Youth Affairs and Department of Sports — to nurture talent, promote fitness, strengthen sports infrastructure, and engage youth in nation-building and volunteering initiatives.
🎯 Mandate
- Formulate and implement policies, schemes, and programs for youth empowerment and sports development.
- Develop sports infrastructure and promote broad-based participation at grassroots and elite levels.
- Support athletes through training, coaching, and international exposure.
- Encourage physical fitness, health awareness, and adventure sports among youth.
- Strengthen youth clubs, volunteerism, and social inclusion activities.
- Represent India in global sports forums and youth cooperation initiatives.
🌍 Focus Areas
Promotion of clean sports, ethics, and fair play across disciplines.
Grassroots to elite sports development through integrated pathways.
Inclusive participation and gender equality in sports and youth programs.
Digital tools and data analytics for athlete performance management.
Skill-building, leadership, and entrepreneurship for youth.
🌐 Official Website
🏢 Offices & Contacts
Headquarters:
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS)
C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
New Delhi – 110001, India
Telephone: +91-11-2338-XXXX / 2338-XXXX
Email: secy-yas@nic.in
Website: yas.nic.in
Department of Youth Affairs: Focuses on youth development, leadership, and volunteerism — yas.nic.in
Department of Sports: Implements sports promotion, training, and athlete welfare programs — sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in
Sports Authority of India (SAI): Apex body managing sports infrastructure, coaching, and national camps.
National Anti Doping Agency (NADA): Promotes clean sport — nadaindia.org
National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL): Scientific testing and anti-doping support — ndtlindia.com
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF): Financial assistance for promising athletes — yas.nic.in
National Service Scheme (NSS): Youth volunteerism and community service in higher education — nss.gov.in
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS): Rural youth clubs and leadership development — nyks.nic.in
Khelo India Programme: Nationwide sports promotion initiative to identify and nurture young athletes — kheloindia.gov.in
Fit India Movement: Campaign to encourage fitness and active lifestyles among all citizens — fitindia.gov.in
TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme): Support for elite athletes to enhance India’s performance in Olympics and international events — sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons: Financial support for sportspersons in distress.
National Youth Policy: Framework guiding youth empowerment and development programs in India.
National Programme for Youth & Adolescent Development (NPYAD): Promotes leadership, skill building, and community engagement.
Adventure and Youth Exchange Programmes: Fosters national integration, cultural exchange, and resilience among youth.
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao is a senior IAS officer currently serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. With decades of administrative experience, she has held key leadership roles in governance, policy implementation, and institutional reforms. Known for her efficient, forward-looking approach, she is now focused on strengthening India’s textile sector, driving initiatives to boost exports, modernize traditional crafts, support handloom weavers, and position India as a global leader in sustainable and competitive textile manufacturing.
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary | email – secy-textiles[at]nic[dot]in | Landline : 011-23061769, ext – 203
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387