Youth United
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Youth United is an Indian Social Enterprise, Non-profit and Non Governmental Organization(NGO) working for the betterment of society through the continuing efforts of the youth of the Nation, with the operational chapters in Delhi
, Patiala, Pune
, Bengaluru and headquarter in Chandigarh
.
Youth United (earlier known as Youth 360) was founded in 2006, with Society welfare in view, by Jyotindra Nath
, then a student of Panjab University, Chandigarh
, India
.
Youth United initiate different projects and hence creates opportunities and fora for the individuals all over India to mobilize their skills and resources and to work together for various social issues.
, the founder of Youth United, with Rohan Aneja, Kunal Gulati, Saurabh Verma, Ritoban Chakrabarti, Saloni Bajaj, Neelima Walia, Sabiha Basur, Aurobind Vidyarthi and Sukhmani Khanna founded the organization as an oral body in February, 2007. It was an oral body until February, 2008, when it became a registered Society,under the Indian Societies Registration Act of 1860, one of the three kind of Indian NGOs.
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, Patiala, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Bengaluru and headquarter in Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
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Youth United (earlier known as Youth 360) was founded in 2006, with Society welfare in view, by Jyotindra Nath
Jyotindra Nath
Jyotindra Nath is an Indian Social Entrepreneur. He is the founder President of Youth United, and has been involved in a number of social activities, primarily in the field of women emancipation, poverty and mass education through the organization Youth United.- References:...
, then a student of Panjab University, Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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Objectives
The objective of Youth United is to encourage and foster the development of the youth of India and hence the development of society as a whole through its activities like periodicals, events, community Services and online portals.Youth United initiate different projects and hence creates opportunities and fora for the individuals all over India to mobilize their skills and resources and to work together for various social issues.
Legal Status
Youth United is an Income Tax exempted Non Governmental Organization, registered under Article XXI of the Societies Registration Act of 1860, India and exempted from Income Tax under section 12A and 80G of Income Tax Act of 1961, India.Visionaries/Founder Members
Youth United was started as an oral organization, with Society welfare in view, by few students of Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Jyotindra NathJyotindra Nath
Jyotindra Nath is an Indian Social Entrepreneur. He is the founder President of Youth United, and has been involved in a number of social activities, primarily in the field of women emancipation, poverty and mass education through the organization Youth United.- References:...
, the founder of Youth United, with Rohan Aneja, Kunal Gulati, Saurabh Verma, Ritoban Chakrabarti, Saloni Bajaj, Neelima Walia, Sabiha Basur, Aurobind Vidyarthi and Sukhmani Khanna founded the organization as an oral body in February, 2007. It was an oral body until February, 2008, when it became a registered Society,under the Indian Societies Registration Act of 1860, one of the three kind of Indian NGOs.
Divisions
Youth United functioning is divided into 3 divisions:- United Colors of Youth (earlier YoU) : The publication helps the organization to achieve its objectives by reaching students in different colleges, different streams with different mindsets, vivid talents etc. This publication provides a platform for these young minds to express their views, discuss their problems besides keeping them informed about the latest in career, fashion, technology, sports, entertainment.
- Youth United Community Services: being the most prominent section of Youth United, takes up activities in the form of events, whatsoever may lead to the development of any form in any section of society, making the youth realize their responsibility towards society and country. Currently there are following wings of Youth United Community Services: Women Emancipation, Girl Child, Children Welfare, Education, Poverty, Underprivileged population, Rural Welfare, Farmer Welfare, Anti-Terrorism, Drug De-addiction, Environment, Health Issues.
- International Youth Portal: Youth United possess an International Youth Portal www.youthunited.in. The basic mission of this Youth Portal is to bring together the Youth of the world on a common platform and hence to work for the graduated effectuation of Youth United aims and objectives and hence for the development of Society.