Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012, declared the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGIYD) an institution of national importance. The RGIYD, previously a deemed university, focuses on youth development research, training, and policy formulation. The Act aimed to provide a statutory framework for the Institute’s operations, governance, and growth, recognizing its significant role in empowering youth and shaping youth-related policies. This Act falls under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:
The Act was enacted on August 30, 2012, and came into force on November 19, 2012. The Act comprises six chapters and 46 sections.
Act Governed By:
The RGIYD is governed by its Executive Council, which includes representatives from the government, academia, the sports field, and industry. The Visitor (President of India) has overarching powers, including the authority to appoint certain officials and review the Institute’s functioning. The Act also establishes an Academic Council and a Finance Committee.
On Whom It Is Applicable:
The Act primarily applies to the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, its governing bodies, staff, students, and anyone involved in its operations.
Penalties/Punishments:
The Act doesn’t explicitly outline specific penalties. However, it empowers the governing bodies to take disciplinary actions as needed, and it establishes a Tribunal of Arbitration for resolving disputes arising from employment contracts.
Important Pointers:
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Declares the RGIYD an institution of national importance.
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Defines the Institute’s objectives, focusing on youth development research, training, policy formulation, and empowerment.
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Outlines the functions of the Institute, including conducting research, offering academic programs, and providing technical assistance.
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Details the Institute’s governance structure, including the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and other authorities.
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Provides for the appointment of officers, including the Director and Registrar.
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Specifies funding mechanisms, including grants from the Central Government.
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Includes provisions for the management of finances, accounts, and audits.
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Allows for the establishment of a pension and provident fund for employees.
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Empowers the Institute to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic distinctions.