The Youth Resources & Sports (YR&S) Department, Nagaland has launched a project on Monday to set up ‘Youth Recreational and Impact Centres’ under the State Innovative Programme. According to DIPR, the government has approved to set up these centres in Longleng, Mon, Tuensang, and Kiphire districts.

The project aims to target the youth who are facing difficult circumstances due to limited opportunities and to lead them away from drug and alcohol abuse, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancies, and many other problems. The department also aims to provide a wholesome, safe, and adequately equipped space for the youth in these centres and also create positive experiences leading to lower crime rates by raising more educated, happy, and responsible citizens.

These recreational and impact centres for the youth will be first of its kind in Nagaland and can serve as a thriving hub of activities for youth. The YR&S department stated that the role of such centres is crucial for communities in Nagaland that lack the necessary facilities to keep children in safe environments after school hours and during their free time. Hence such recreational and impact centres will provide the youth to have a healthy outlet for their creativity as well as energy, leading to a step forward toward long-term community improvement.

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