Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) will constitute Disaster Response Teams at block level selected hazard prone districts.
They will work as “first responders” in case of disasters in an area.
The program is coordinated by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on a pilot basis in 32 multi-hazard prone districts in 28 States and Union Territories.
About
NYKS is the largest grassroot level youth organization in the world.
It was formed in 1972.
It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.