New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on Monday invited nominations for the National Youth Award (NYA) 2024, aimed at recognising young individuals and voluntary organisations for their contribution to national development and social service.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry, the award seeks to motivate young persons aged between 15 and 29 years to excel in fields contributing to national development or social service; to encourage young people to develop a sense of responsibility to the community and thus to improve their own personal potential as good citizens; and to give recognition to the outstanding work done by voluntary organizations working with the youth for national developmen...