Volume : 6, Issue : 12, DEC 2020

ROLE OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

DR. MANODA SANGMA

Abstract

In recent years many studies have geared towards Youth development approaches, yet in the context of the Garo Youth such studies have not been addressed sufficiently. Youth people are the torch bearers of the society. They hold a priceless treasure. It is important to boost up their youthful energy and vigour and channel it in right direction to tap the maximum of them which would amount to positive youth development. Varied opportunities are at their disposal in their milieu. This paper reviews contemporary perspectives on the positive youth development approach in the light of extracurricular activities. Taking into consideration the paramount importance of positive youth development this study is an attempt to go deeper into the role of extracurricular activities in the formation of the youth: enhancing their skills and thus adding extra values for life opportunity prospects. It also looks into youth perception towards extracurricular activities and the benefits received.

Keywords

YOUTH, PARTICIPATION, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

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