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YHS

Youth Hostel Scheme

The Youth Hostel Scheme is a joint venture of the Central and State Governments of India. It was launched in the early 1960s to promote youth travel within the country by providing low-cost budget accommodation and facilities to students and youth groups traveling on excursions or study tours.

Central In Kind

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports

Nodal department: Department of Youth Affairs

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Scheme open date: 2010-04-21

Categories: Housing & Shelter

Sub-categories: Hostel service

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Shelter, Youth Hostel, Residence

Details

The Youth Hostel Scheme is managed by the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The Central Government provides financial assistance to the State Governments for the construction and maintenance of youth hostels. The State Governments are responsible for the day-to-day management of youth hostels.

Benefits

  • 1. Affordable accommodation: Youth hostels offer a much cheaper alternative to hotels and guesthouses.1. Social atmosphere: Youth hostels are a great place to meet new people from all over the world.1. Cultural experience: Youth hostels are often located in places of cultural interest giving you the opportunity to learn about the local culture and traditions.1. Flexible options: Youth hostels offer a variety of accommodation options including dormitories private rooms and family rooms. You can also choose to book meals at the hostel or cook your own food
  1. Affordable accommodation: Youth hostels offer a much cheaper alternative to hotels and guesthouses.1. Social atmosphere: Youth hostels are a great place to meet new people from all over the world.1. Cultural experience: Youth hostels are often located in places of cultural interest, giving you the opportunity to learn about the local culture and traditions.1. Flexible options: Youth hostels offer a variety of accommodation options, including dormitories, private rooms, and family rooms. You can also choose to book meals at the hostel or cook your own food.

Eligibility

  1. There is no age restriction but if applicant is below 18 then he/she must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when staying in a youth hostel.

Exclusions


Application Process

Online

  1. Applicant must visit the official website.1. Click on "Apply Now" under the Youth Hostel scheme.1. Select the user type and scheme name.
  2. Now fill out the require details.
  3. Upload the recent photograph.
  4. Give the consent for the Aadhaar to use as biometric and KYC .

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

Apply

Apply now

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status