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Explain the main aspects of the 'National Youth Policy' of Government of India launched in 2003.

Answer:

The National Youth Policy of Government of India was launched in 2003. Its main aspects were:

(i) It stresses on all-round improvement of the youth and adolescent enabling them to shoulder responsibilities towards constructive development of the country.

(ii) The thrust of this policy is youth empowerment in terms of their effective participation in decision-making and carrying the responsibility of an able leader.

(iii) Special emphasis was given in empowering women and girl child to bring parity in the male-female status.