Youth Voices: Nada strong believe that Investing in children and young people is not only essential but crucial now.

Adolescents account for one fifth of the world population and have been an increasing trend. According to the planning commission Population Projection, as n 1st March 2000, in Indian they account 22.8% of the population. This implies that abut 230 million Indians are adolescents in the age group of 10 to 19 years. Largely, the young people are the effected as well as affected by alcohol use. The drink and tobacco industries are also primarily focuses and to target the young.

Nada India has been an institutional member of IOGT International now Movendi International since 2005. Nada has been promoting involvement of young people in promotion of NCD Free healthy life. Nada India has been a founding member of ITYF Indian Temperance Youth Federation and was elected as being ITYF board during General Assembly held on 7th February 2009 at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. Later, Nada India Nada India believes that meaningful youth participation involves recognizing and nurturing the strengths, interests, and abilities of young people through real opportunities for youth to become involved. Successful youth participation involves shared decision-making and collaboration with adults who can serve as mentors for youth. Youth participation offers young people the chance to develop important decision-making and problem-solving skills, develop meaningful relationships, and a chance to bolster self-esteem. Nada strong believe that Investing in children and young people is not only essential but crucial now.

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