The Ministry of Youth and Sports is assigned with the responsibility of dealing with youth and sports issues. Skills development of the youth to accelerate youth empowerment is a prime focus of the Ministry. All the citizens aged from 18 to 35 years are considered youth in the country. Engaging them in nation-building activities by harnessing their talent through skill and motivational training is of paramount importance. The Ministry strives to tap the young potential and thus contributes to achievement of national strategic goals.

The vision of the Ministry is a skilled youth force for national development; with sports for recreation and health. The Ministry’s mission is to create skilled and productive youth by training and by developing training infrastructure and to achieve excellence in sports at national and international levels.