National Youth Awards are conferred every year on young individuals and NGOs for excellent work done for nation-building/ community service. A cash award of Rs.40,000/-, a medal and a certificate of honour is given to each individual awardee. The award to voluntary youth organisations comprises of a certificate, a medal and an amount of Rs.2,00,000/- This year, National Youth Awards were conferred on 25 youth and 2 Organizations from different States/ UTs. The Awards were given during the Opening Ceremony of the National Youth Festival at Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 12th January, 2016.
