Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, is an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No.

The RGNIYD was set up in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, XXVII of 1975.

The institute functions as a think-tank of the Ministry and an organization of youth-related activities.

It works in cooperation within the NSS, NYKS and other youth organizations in the implementation of training programs.

This institute also offers Post Graduate Degree programs in the field of Gender Studies, Development Studies, Local Governance, Counselling Psychology, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Social Work.