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National Chairman’s visit to promote<br />
Peace & International Understanding<br />
YOUTH HOSTEL S<br />
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA<br />
Annual Report 2009 - 2010<br />
Centenary Celebration of Hostelling<br />
International & 60th Anniversary of YHA India<br />
National Mountain Biking Expedition<br />
National Bullock Cart-Cum-Boat<br />
Cruising Trekking Expedition<br />
National Motor Bike Expedition<br />
entered in “Limca book of record 2011”<br />
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HOSTELLING<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
Inaugural Function at Mysore Keep Rohtang Pass Clean<br />
National Camel Cart Trekking Expedition Keep Dal Lake Clean<br />
www.yhaindia.org
Objects Article 4 of the Memorandum & Articles of Association of Hostelling International<br />
“ To promote the education of all young people of all nations, but especially young people of limited means, by<br />
encouraging in them a greater knowledge, love and care of countryside and an appreciation of the cultural values of<br />
towns and cities in all parts of the world, and as an ancillary thereto to provide hostels or other accommodation in which<br />
there shall be no distinction of race, nationality , colour, religion, sex, class or political opinions and thereby to develop a<br />
better understanding of their fellow men, both at home and abroad. ”<br />
Vision<br />
To become a centre of safe, affordable and clean accommodation for young people during their travel, to encourage<br />
youth travelling in India and education and understanding through personal experience<br />
Mission<br />
Our Mission is to enable and promote travel, tourism, adventure spirit, national integration and education and health by<br />
providing hostels of good standards to millions of youth of limited means during their travel at affordable rates on a<br />
sustainable basis and by organizing adventure and educational events and to develop understanding among youth<br />
about social and development issues.<br />
Published by<br />
YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA<br />
We Promote <strong>Youth</strong> Hostelling For<br />
Peace & International Understanding<br />
(ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified)<br />
5, <strong>Nyaya</strong> <strong>Marg</strong>, <strong>Chanakyapuri</strong>, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong>-<strong>110</strong> <strong>021</strong><br />
Ph : +91 11 26<strong>110</strong>250, +91 11 26871969 Fax : +91 11 26113469<br />
e-mail : info@yhaindia.org website : www.yhaindia.org<br />
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Contents<br />
4. About YHAI<br />
4. Chairman's View<br />
5. Chief Executive Officer's Report<br />
6-15. Activities<br />
a. Centenary Celebrations<br />
b. Membership<br />
c. Trekking<br />
d. Licensee <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong><br />
e. YHAI State Activities<br />
16. Committees of YHAI<br />
16. Social Responsibility<br />
17-18. Financial Activities<br />
19. YHAI Network<br />
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ABOUT YHAI<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Movement<br />
YHA is a membership-based, not-for-<br />
profit association, with all profits going<br />
back into the hostels and the<br />
experience they provide. The first<br />
hostel came into existence in<br />
Germany in 1912 when a school<br />
CHAIRMAN'S VIEW<br />
teacher, Richard Schirrmann, had the<br />
idea to create a network of budget<br />
accommodation options across the<br />
country to be used by school groups<br />
and independent travellers. The<br />
movement spread and gradually the<br />
International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Federation,<br />
now known as Hostelling International<br />
(HI), was established in 1932.<br />
Each year, more than 35 million<br />
overnights are spent in Hostelling<br />
International hostels around the<br />
world. Through YHA, people are able<br />
to explore new places, understand<br />
different cultures, languages and<br />
landscapes, and forge lifelong<br />
friendships.<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> Association of India<br />
(YHAI)<br />
YHAI is a part of the world's largest<br />
budget accommodation network,<br />
Hostelling International (HI), providing<br />
more than 4,500 YHA hostels in over<br />
First of all, I would like to congratulate all State Branches, Units, volunteers and<br />
staff of YHAI and NYHT for celebrating the Centenary Celebration of <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Hostelling International and 60th Anniversary of YHA of India successfully this<br />
year.<br />
From Hostelling point of view 2009 was a very good year for us. We met the vast<br />
majority of our targets and made progress in many important areas. This year,<br />
we organized special programmes under Centenary Celebration of <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Hostelling International and 60th Anniversary of YHA of India such as, National<br />
Mountain Biking Expedition from Kullu-Manali to Khardungla (highest motorable<br />
road of the world), National Motor Bike Expedition, <strong>Delhi</strong> to Khardungla (highest<br />
motorable road of the world), National Camel Cart Expedition, National<br />
Elephant Trekking Expedition, National Boat Cruising and Trekking Expedition<br />
and Keep Rohtang Pass Clean programme which had great impact on the society.<br />
The aim of these programmes was to Promote Peace and International Understanding.<br />
We would like to highlight the rare gesture from Hostelling International/ International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Federation<br />
whose President, Mrs. Edith Arnoult-Brill, visited the participants of the National Motor Biking Expedition – 2009<br />
and National Mountain Biking Expedition – 2009 at Leh, Ladakh and wished them the success in<br />
undertaking such an arduous Expedition.<br />
I feel confident that YHAI is standing strong to meet future challenges and I look forward to organize such more<br />
expeditions in coming year and to welcome many new guests and members to our fantastic network of hostels.<br />
Dr. Harish K. Saxena<br />
National Chairman<br />
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80 countries.<br />
We are a non-government, not-forprofit<br />
organisation, operating a<br />
network of more than 53 hostels across<br />
India, offering internationally agreed<br />
standards of services to all our guests.<br />
Today YHAI have a presence in 23<br />
states and 233 districts in the country.<br />
A stay in <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel is more than just<br />
accommodation and food. We offer our<br />
guests the perfect base to sharpen<br />
their skills, engage with diverse people<br />
and communities, participate in<br />
adventure activities, and explore wider<br />
horizons of culture.<br />
YHAI offers an ideal meeting place for<br />
people of all nationalities, religion,<br />
colour, and backgrounds. We also<br />
conduct various mission based<br />
activities including trekking, adventure<br />
activities, awareness rallies, and youth<br />
forums – all targeted towards people<br />
with limited means.
Chief Executive Officer's Report<br />
DEAR FRIENDS<br />
I take this opportunity to congratulate Dr.<br />
Harish K. Saxena on being elected as the<br />
Chairman of the National <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel<br />
Trust. He was elected to the position on 20<br />
February 2010. Prior to his appointment,<br />
he served as the Chairman of Hostel<br />
Management Committee and under his<br />
guidance the hostel witnessed an<br />
impressive improvement in services and<br />
amenities. He followed in the footsteps of<br />
other luminaries including:<br />
1. Dr. A.N. Jha, Ex-Lt. Governor of<br />
<strong>Delhi</strong><br />
2. Shri Baleshwar Prasad, Ex-Lt.<br />
Governor of <strong>Delhi</strong><br />
3. Shri Krishan Chand, Ex- Lt. Governor<br />
of <strong>Delhi</strong><br />
4. Shri Dharma Vira, ICS (Retd)<br />
5. Maj. Gen. Virendra Singh (Retd.)<br />
The <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel movement traces its<br />
roots to the year 1909 when a German<br />
school teacher Richard Schirrmann,<br />
founded the first youth hostel with a vision<br />
to provide suitable accommodation where<br />
young people of all countries could stay,<br />
meet, come together and make lifelong<br />
friendships. In 2009, Hostelling<br />
International completed hundred years of<br />
its existence. YHAI, which completed its<br />
60th year, marked the occasion by holding<br />
special programmes at the state and<br />
national level.<br />
The year 2009 was a successful and<br />
rewarding one for YHAI, as the figures<br />
below will show.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong> International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel<br />
Overnights (Total Beds -190)<br />
INDIANS<br />
FOREIGNERS<br />
Total<br />
INDIANS<br />
FOREIGNERS<br />
Total<br />
INDIANS<br />
FOREIGNERS<br />
Total<br />
INDIANS<br />
FOREIGNERS<br />
Total<br />
INDIANS<br />
FOREIGNERS<br />
Total<br />
In 2009, International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel, <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>Delhi</strong>, witnessed the greatest ever surplus<br />
generated ever since it was set up.<br />
Deputy Warden, Mrs. Nishi Rawat, was<br />
promoted as the Hostel Manager in<br />
response to her tireless efforts, zeal, and<br />
excellent performance. She has won the<br />
hearts of the guests who have profusely<br />
appreciated the maintenance of the hostel<br />
facilities under her care.<br />
Mar,09 Apr,09 May,09<br />
3410 2903 3524<br />
349 573 621<br />
3759 3476 4145<br />
June,09 July,09 Aug,09<br />
3701 3392 3481<br />
545 1058 900<br />
4246 4450 4281<br />
Sep. 09 Oct,09 Nov.,09<br />
3498 3024 3802<br />
376 688 476<br />
3874 3712 4278<br />
Dec,09 Jan.,10 Feb.,10<br />
3581 3421 3252<br />
307 763 831<br />
3888 4184 4083<br />
Mar.10<br />
2883<br />
531<br />
3414<br />
Efforts to drive more traffic to the YHAI<br />
website, which was launched in 2005,<br />
bore fruits. This year, the website saw an<br />
impressive increase in booking for the<br />
hostels and trekking programmes. We<br />
continue to invest in updating our website<br />
with current information for the benefit of<br />
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the visitors. The navigation has been<br />
updated to make it more user-friendly so<br />
that people can access information with<br />
greater ease. We are now offering more<br />
than fifteen modes of online payment<br />
including debit card, credit card, cash<br />
card, and net banking.<br />
Over the years, YHAI has witnessed a<br />
steady growth in revenues and bookings.<br />
The online booking figure was Rs.<br />
15430464(approx.) from 5 April 2005 to 31<br />
October 2008, while the transaction for the<br />
period 1 November 2008 to 31 October<br />
2009 amounted to Rs. 10105405.<br />
We were requested by the Ministry of<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> Affairs and Sports to evaluate the<br />
facilities of the Government <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong><br />
(GYH) to verify if they were adhering to the<br />
set guidelines. We evaluated the GYH<br />
across the country through Mystery<br />
Shopping and submitted the report to the<br />
Ministry of <strong>Youth</strong> Affairs and Sports,<br />
Department of <strong>Youth</strong> Affairs. A copy of the<br />
report can be found on the department's<br />
website, www.yas.nic.in.<br />
I am confident that YHAI will continue to<br />
grow in strength in the coming years. I look<br />
forward to welcoming many more guests<br />
and members to our association.<br />
Prasad B. Hanchate<br />
Chief Executive Officer
Activities<br />
a. Centenary Celebrations<br />
Listed below are some of the special<br />
programmes that were held to mark the<br />
100th year of Hostelling International and<br />
60th year of YHA of India.<br />
1.<br />
National Chairman's visit to four<br />
countries: Dr. Harish K. Saxena, National<br />
Chairman, YHAI, undertook a self-<br />
financed tour of Thailand, Laos,<br />
Cambodia, and Vietnam from 2 to 26 May<br />
2009 to promote peace and international<br />
understanding.<br />
2. Inaugural Function At Mysore<br />
As YH movement was founded in Mysore,<br />
the town was the chosen venue for the<br />
inaugural function of the 60th year<br />
celebrations of YHAI. The function was<br />
held on 14 July 2009. The National<br />
Executive Committee meeting was also<br />
held on the occasion.<br />
3.Height of Adventure<br />
(August to September 2009)<br />
Two programmes, namely, National Motor<br />
Bike Expedition and National Mountain<br />
Biking Expedition, were organised in<br />
August and September 2009. The<br />
National Motor Bike Expedition had 107<br />
participants driving from <strong>Delhi</strong> to<br />
Khardung La (18380 feet above sea level)<br />
and back, covering a total distance of 2500<br />
kms. The National Mountain Biking<br />
Expedition with 108 participants from<br />
Kullu to Leh via Khardung La covered a<br />
total distance of approximately 600 kms.<br />
However, adverse weather conditions<br />
forced the trip to be called off at South<br />
Pullu (just short of 14 kms from Khardung<br />
La). The Height of Adventures trips have<br />
found entry in Limca Book of Records –<br />
2011.<br />
4. Environment Protection Programme<br />
I. Keep Rohtang Pass Clean (5 to<br />
26 May 2009)<br />
The drive was conducted to raise<br />
awareness about environment issues.<br />
Three groups of volunteers led by Shri<br />
Padmanabh Dave, National Vice<br />
President of YHAI and Project<br />
Coordinator, marched through the region<br />
carrying placards with slogans and<br />
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messages aimed at sensitizing the people<br />
on the issue. The District Commissioner of<br />
Kullu and SDM of Manali extended full<br />
support for the programme. Her<br />
Excellency, Smt. Prabha Rao, Governor of<br />
Himachal Pradesh also visited Rohtang<br />
and appreciated the work carried out by<br />
the YHAI Volunteers.<br />
II. Keep Dal Lake Clean (5 to 26 May<br />
2009)<br />
YHAI took the initiative to involve local<br />
bodies, administration, and students in its<br />
'Keep Dal Lake Clean' drive. The purpose<br />
of the drive was to educate all<br />
stakeholders including locals, businesses,<br />
and tourists on the need to protect the lake<br />
ecosystem. The participants of the<br />
National Motor Bike Expedition also<br />
stopped en route at Srinagar to extend<br />
their support to the cause.
5. Eco Friendly And “Love And<br />
Care For Animal “ Programme<br />
I. National Bullock Cart-Cum-Boat<br />
Cruising Trekking 2009, A. P.<br />
National Bullock cart-cum-Boat Cruising<br />
and Trekking 2009 (Andhra Pradesh): The<br />
National Bullock cart-cum-Boat Cruising<br />
and Trekking 2009 was organised on the<br />
banks of the Godavari River in the East<br />
Godavari District of Coastal from 7 to 11<br />
November 2009. The participation fee was<br />
Rs.2250/- per member.<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
Y H A I i s a m e m b e r s h i p - b a s e d<br />
organisation. Memberships include:<br />
1. JUNIOR (BETWEEN 10 & 18<br />
YEARS) (for 1 year) : Rs. 50/-<br />
2. ONE YEAR ( Above 18<br />
Years) : Rs. 100/-<br />
3. TWO YEARS (Above 18<br />
Years) : Rs. 200/-<br />
II. National Camel Cart Trekking<br />
Expedition- Bikaner<br />
The National Camel Cart Trekking<br />
Expedition was organised by the<br />
Rajasthan State Branch in Bikaner from 7<br />
to 12 February 2010. The expedition<br />
attracted 25 participants from different<br />
parts of the country. Shri A.K. Khanna,<br />
Chairman, Rajasthan State Branch was<br />
the Programme Coordinator.<br />
4. LIFE MEMBER (Above 18<br />
Years) : Rs. 1550/-<br />
5. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP<br />
UPTO 12TH STANDARD<br />
· For 1 year: Rs.500/-<br />
· For 5 years: Rs. 2000/-<br />
ABOVE 12TH STANDARD<br />
· For 1 year : Rs.1000/-<br />
· For 5 years : Rs.4000/-<br />
Note: Calendar year is applicable for<br />
membership.<br />
Membership enrolled during the year<br />
2009 is as under:<br />
Annual Membership : 19737<br />
Two Years Membership : 9751<br />
Junior Membership : 4074<br />
Institutional Membership : 75<br />
Life Members till date : 85755<br />
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6. Gala Evening Celebration<br />
A Gala Evening organised by the Haryana<br />
State Branch brought the curtains down<br />
on the centenary celebrations of HI and<br />
60th year of YHA of India. Participants<br />
enthralled the audience with spectacular<br />
cultural programmes that showcased the<br />
best of Haryana's folk dances and music.<br />
The programme was attended by NEC &<br />
NC members, YHAI & NYHT staff and their<br />
families..<br />
Benefits of Membership<br />
Ÿ YHAI membership card is an<br />
international card valid in 80+<br />
countries associated with Hostelling<br />
International<br />
Ÿ Access to 4500+ youth hostels<br />
globally<br />
Ÿ Participate in very economical<br />
adventure programmes<br />
Ÿ Enjoy 15 % Discount on AP Tourism<br />
Hotels, Assam Tourism Hotels,<br />
Mayura Group of Hotels in Karnataka<br />
Ÿ Avail 20% discount on UP Tourism<br />
Hotels<br />
Ÿ Avail 5% on Eurail, Eurostar, and<br />
Greyhound Passes from Stic Travels
TREKKING<br />
For the past forty years, YHAI has been<br />
successfully organising exciting adventure<br />
tours across the country. Real adventures,<br />
real people, real savings – that is the idea<br />
behind our tours that span the peaks of the<br />
mighty Himalayas, the arid regions of Thar<br />
Desert, the dense forests of the Vindhyas,<br />
and the pristine beauty of the beaches of<br />
Goa.<br />
These tours are not only a source of joy and<br />
thrill to participants, but also provide a<br />
valuable opportunity for them to test their<br />
abilities and skills in challenging, and<br />
sometimes, treacherous environs.<br />
YHAI adventure programmes kick-started in<br />
1970 with an initial participation of about 200<br />
people. In 2009, more than 7000 members<br />
participated in the programmes over a period<br />
of six weeks from April to May and another<br />
4000 during the rest of the year.<br />
Most of the flagship adventure programmes<br />
are organised in the Himalayas in the Kullu<br />
Manali region of the north Indian state of<br />
Himachal Pradesh. These tours include<br />
National Himalayan Trekking Expeditions<br />
(NHTE) – Sar Pass, Saurkundi Pass, Nature<br />
Study Dobhi, Nature Study Dalhousie,<br />
Mountain Biking Jalori Pass, and Family<br />
Camping at Seobagh, Kullu. These<br />
expeditions allow participants to feel the<br />
rhythms of Himalayan life, get closer to the<br />
high peaks, and learn about the ethnic<br />
culture and socio economic life of the locals.<br />
Special casual leave up to 30 days was<br />
granted to central government employees<br />
and UP state employees for participating in<br />
YHAI Trekking Expeditions.<br />
Overview of Summer Programmes 2009<br />
1. Of the 269 people who participated in the<br />
Har-ki-Doon trek, 123 had to be diverted<br />
towards Sar Pass and Saurkundi Pass route.<br />
The refund cheques were dispatched to 146<br />
participants.<br />
2. This year, YHAI provided foam mattresses<br />
and new bed sheets in the family camping<br />
sites.<br />
3. In a tragic turn of events, two women<br />
participants from Mumbai lost their lives to<br />
adverse weather conditions in the Sar Pass<br />
area. We extend our heartfelt condolences to<br />
their bereaved families.<br />
4. Another unfortunate incident took place at<br />
Saurkundi Pass route when a group of<br />
participants misbehaved with the guide and<br />
SUMMER PROGRAMMES -2009<br />
Name of Programme<br />
Sar Pass<br />
Saurkundi Pass<br />
Nature Study-Dobhi<br />
Nature Study – Dalhousie<br />
Family Camp<br />
Jalori Pass<br />
Har-ki-Doon/ Kedar kanth<br />
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locals at the camp. We are taking steps to<br />
educate the participants on the need to<br />
respect people and places during such trips.<br />
5. The financial balance sheet of NHTE-<br />
2009 was satisfactory. A total number of 7197<br />
participants registered for the National<br />
Himalayan Trekking Expedition-2009, out of<br />
which 550 people participated in the<br />
programme. YHAI received a sum of<br />
Rs.139.47 lacs as participation fee<br />
(excluding Har-ki-Doon). Total expenses for<br />
the programme were Rs.80.06 lacs. In<br />
addition, we also received Rs.45000.00 from<br />
the sale of left over articles and closing stock.<br />
The net surplus was approximately Rs.60.12<br />
lacs, subject to finalisation of accounts<br />
N A T I O N A L H I M A L A Y A N<br />
WINTERTREKKING EXPEDITION,<br />
2009-10<br />
# of Participants<br />
1773<br />
1008<br />
1008<br />
613<br />
460 families<br />
221<br />
269 bookings (Cancelled)<br />
The National Himalayan Winter Trekking<br />
Expedition was organised in Dalhousie,<br />
Himachal Pradesh, from 19 December 2009<br />
to 5 January 2010. 928 participants took part<br />
in the expedition, led by Field Director, Shri<br />
S. Simon, Warden, <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Dalhousie.<br />
Field director<br />
Anil Pathak<br />
Sudhir Joshi<br />
Sharwan Kumar<br />
Simon Samuel<br />
Sharad Bhagwat<br />
Sharad Bhagwat
LICENSEE YOUTH HOSTELS<br />
India is fast emerging as a destination of<br />
choice for visitors across the globe. In<br />
order to cater to the growing needs of<br />
tourists looking for safe, secure, hygienic<br />
and affordable accommodation options,<br />
YHAI has provided licenses to more than<br />
50 youth hostels in various parts of the<br />
State<br />
A.P.<br />
A.P.<br />
Goa<br />
Goa<br />
Guj.<br />
J & K<br />
M.P.<br />
M.P.<br />
country. These hostels offer guests<br />
internationally agreed assured levels of<br />
service, which is the hallmark of all<br />
Hostelling International hostels.<br />
YHAI is a trusted name in accommodation<br />
and travel in India. The organisation has<br />
its own eco-friendly International <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Table displaying increase in budget franchisee hostels in YHAI network<br />
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hostel in the prestigious diplomatic area of<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong>. Boosting facilities for solar<br />
water heating and rain water harvesting,<br />
the hostel offers high standard, 190-<br />
bedded accommodation and food to<br />
hostellers at an economical rate.<br />
YHAI tied up Flowing Licensee <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> in the year 2009 which are as under:<br />
Hostel<br />
1. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Secundarabad<br />
2. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Chittoor C/o. Horsely Hills<br />
3. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel <strong>Marg</strong>ao C/o Villa Koithra<br />
4. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel <strong>Marg</strong>ao C/o Hotel Hill View<br />
5. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Junagarh C/o Vanraj<br />
Water Park & Resort<br />
6. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Leh-Ladakh, C/o Hotel Horzey<br />
7. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Gwalior C/o Hotel Surbhi<br />
8. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Ujjain C/o Hotel Grand<br />
Tower (M.P.)<br />
State<br />
Sikkim<br />
U.P.<br />
U.P.<br />
Uttarakhand<br />
W.B.<br />
W.B.<br />
W.B.<br />
Hostel<br />
9. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Gangtok C/o<br />
Himalayan Residency<br />
10. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Agra C/o Hotel Chanakya<br />
11. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Varanasi C/o Hotel Kames Hut<br />
12. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Mussoorie<br />
C/o Gateway Resort<br />
13. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Kalyani C/o<br />
IRIE Guest House, Kalyani.<br />
14. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Rimbick C/o<br />
Hotel Green Hill, Rimbick<br />
15. <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Sirikhola C/o Hotel<br />
YHAI has 53 Licensee <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> till March 2010 and looking forward to the target of 200 Licensee <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> in India.
YHAI State Activities<br />
Andhra Pradesh State Branch<br />
· Save Olive Ridley Turtle Moon Light<br />
Hiking: The trip was organised on 6 June<br />
2009 from Tenneti Park to Rishikonda (10<br />
kms to and fro) to commemorate World<br />
Environment Day. The 86 participants who<br />
set out for hiking on sand dunes on the<br />
seashore line were flagged off by Dr. S Murali<br />
Mohana Rao, State Vice President, YHAI.<br />
· 60th year celebrations of YHAI<br />
movement: The celebrations were held on 14<br />
July 2009 at Mysore. Shri Ch. Sreenivasa<br />
Prasad, National Vice-President and State<br />
Chairman of Andhra Pradesh, led a team of<br />
seven members to the city. On this occasion,<br />
Dr. Harish K Saxena, National Chairman,<br />
inaugurated the official website of Andhra<br />
Pradesh State Branch.<br />
· Inter State Motor Cycle Expedition:<br />
The Inter State Motor Cycle Expedition from<br />
Visakhapatnam to Chilaka Lake (Orissa)<br />
was organised on 20 September 2009. The<br />
event was flagged off by Shri R Sudhakara<br />
Rao, District <strong>Youth</strong> Welfare Officer from<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Building, Visakhapatnam.<br />
· The Cycle Expedition: 60 school children<br />
participated in the trip from <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel<br />
Building to Thotlakonda (Buddhist<br />
Monuments). Held on 1 October 2009, the<br />
expedition was flagged off by Shri S Saibaba,<br />
Assistant Commissioner of Police,<br />
Visakhapatnam.<br />
· The first National Bullock Cart-cum-Boat<br />
Cruising Expedition: On 8 November 2009,<br />
participants of this expedition enjoyed a<br />
bullock cart ride along the banks of Godavari<br />
River covering a distance of 8 kms.<br />
· Painting and drawing competitions: 37<br />
boys and girls participated in these<br />
competitions. Prizes were distributed among<br />
the winners by the Unit President.<br />
· Master Mind Quiz Competition: School<br />
children from various schools in Andhra<br />
Pradesh participated in the competition,<br />
which was held at Engineering College<br />
premises on 25 November 2009.<br />
· Seshachalam (Tirumala Tirupathi)<br />
Trekking Expedition: 111 participants went<br />
out to explore Thumburu Valley in Sri<br />
Venkateswara Reserved Forests in Tirumala<br />
Tirupati region on 25 January 2010.<br />
Bihar State Branch<br />
Rehabilitation work for flood victims: The<br />
State Branch undertook rehabilitation work<br />
for the victims of the Kosi River floods in<br />
which thousands of people lost their lives.<br />
Members visited remote rural areas and<br />
distributed blankets, clothes, and other relief<br />
material amongst the affected people.<br />
Purnea Unit<br />
· Camp in the Ashbagh village :<br />
Ashbagh village has been adopted by the<br />
Unit for development purposes. A camp was<br />
organised in the village, in which blankets<br />
were distributed to the poor. The blankets<br />
were provided to the Unit by Kamaldeo<br />
Narayan Memorial Trust.<br />
· Annual Day Programme : The event<br />
was organised for the family members of the<br />
staff. The audience was entertained by<br />
colourful dances and other cultural<br />
programmes.<br />
Bettiah Unit<br />
Picnic party: 30 members of the Unit came<br />
out to enjoy the picnic party. Several events<br />
were planned for the day including a quiz<br />
competition. The Unit president distributed<br />
prizes to the winners.<br />
Bhagalpur Unit<br />
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Motor Bike Expedition : Three people<br />
participated in the expedition, which took<br />
place from Bhagalpur to Lulagaon (West<br />
Bengal).<br />
Motihari Unit<br />
Drawing competition: 25 children from<br />
various schools participated in the<br />
competition. Prizes were distributed to<br />
winners by the Unit's Chairman.<br />
Chhattisgarh State Branch<br />
Raigarh Unit<br />
Jungle camping and trekking: The trek was<br />
organised for school students at Gomardah<br />
Wild Life in November.<br />
Bilaspur Unit<br />
Drawing and painting competition: Forty five<br />
students participated in the competition<br />
which was specially organised for primary<br />
and middle school students.<br />
Motorcycle tour: 20 people who participated<br />
in this tour to Achanakmar Wild Life –<br />
Amarkantak – Kanha Wild Life Park, got an<br />
opportunity to examine the rich bio-diversity<br />
of the parks from close quarters.<br />
Dhamtari Unit<br />
Nature camping: The Unit organised nature<br />
and trekking camp at 'onha Konha, Gangrel<br />
Area' in January 2010. 132 people<br />
participated in the camp, which was held in<br />
two batches.<br />
<strong>Delhi</strong> State Branch<br />
· Trek to NandikundMadhmaheshwar:<br />
22 people participated in the trek, which was<br />
organised successfully from 7 to 21 June<br />
2009.<br />
· Valley of Flowers programme: 15 people<br />
participated in the event, which was<br />
organised from 25 July to 2 August 2009.<br />
· Kedarnath-Tungnath Chopta: 11 people<br />
participated in the programme, which was<br />
organised from 23 to 30 August 2009.
· Inter School Drawing Competition:<br />
This was organised from November to<br />
December 2009.<br />
· Bicycle Trail: The event took place<br />
on 13 December 2009.<br />
· Excursion to Amritsar-Wagah<br />
Border: It was organised from 18 to 20<br />
December 2009.<br />
· <strong>New</strong> Year Eve Celebrations: More<br />
than 350 people came together to usher in<br />
the <strong>New</strong> Year on 30 December 2009.<br />
· Excursion to Hastinapur: Ten<br />
people participated in the excursion,<br />
which took place on 9 and 10 January<br />
2010.<br />
· Alwar – Sariska Safari: 22 people<br />
enjoyed the safari which took place on 22<br />
and 23 January 2010.<br />
· Visit to Bio-Diversity Park: 95<br />
people enjoyed the sights of nature in the<br />
park on 31 January 2010.<br />
· Parasailing at Sohna: Participants<br />
took to the skies in this exciting adventure,<br />
which was held on 7 February 2010.<br />
· Excursion to Jim Corbett National<br />
Park: People got a glimpse of India's<br />
wildlife in this excursion, which was<br />
organised from 20 to 23 March 2010.<br />
Goa State Branch<br />
National Goa Trekking Expedition:<br />
549 people participated in the event,<br />
which took place from 15 to 31 December<br />
2009.<br />
Goa Family Camping: 131 families<br />
got together and shared an experience of<br />
a lifetime in this camping event, which was<br />
organised from 15 December 2009 to 1<br />
January 2010.<br />
Goa Mountain Biking Expedition:<br />
About 151 bikers kick-started the new year<br />
with this challenging biking expedition,<br />
which was organised from 12 December<br />
2009 to 5 January 2010.<br />
Goa Sailing Expedition: The first<br />
ever initiative by the Goa State Branch<br />
saw ninety nine participants test their skills<br />
at sailing in the sparkling waters of the<br />
Arabian Sea.<br />
Gujarat State Branch<br />
Jamnagar Unit<br />
Bhadu– Sivrajpur Beach: People<br />
spent a relaxing day on the beach on 31<br />
January 2010.<br />
Ghudkhar Abhyaran programme: It<br />
took place on 7 and 8 February 2010.<br />
Gop-Dhunda Vehicle Trip: This was<br />
held on 20 and 21 March 2010.<br />
Bhavnagar Unit<br />
· Jarwani Trekking Programme: It<br />
was both fun and learning experience for<br />
the 62 members, who participated in the<br />
trek in the forest area of River Narmada on<br />
2 and 3 January 2010.<br />
· Velavadar Black Buck Sanctuary<br />
Nature Study Programme: 26 members<br />
visited the sanctuary, which is home to the<br />
endangered Black Buck. The visits took<br />
place on 23 and 24 January 2010.<br />
Palanpur Unit<br />
Jasor State Level Hill Trekking<br />
Programme: The programme was<br />
organised in two batches from 8 to 12<br />
August 2009.<br />
Bharuch Unit<br />
Toranmal Trekker's Paradise: 18<br />
people participated in this exciting trek,<br />
which was organised on 27 and 28<br />
February 2010.<br />
SKV Nagar Unit<br />
Roha Kotda Hill & Trimukhi Ganga<br />
Trek: It was organised on 14 February<br />
2010.<br />
Udhna Unit<br />
Mehendi competition: The event<br />
was organised on 12 July 2009. The<br />
participants made many creative henna<br />
designs and won several prizes.<br />
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Explore “Ajmal Gharh” Family: 25<br />
members enjoyed this fun-filled trekking-<br />
cum-hiking programme, which took place<br />
on 2 August 2009.<br />
S o u n d V i s i o n a n d E s s a y<br />
Competition: The competition was held<br />
among school students on 26 August<br />
2009.<br />
Haryana State Branch<br />
YHAI Faridabad<br />
Excursion to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary:<br />
Participants led by Mr. Tariq Badar,<br />
Chairman and Mr. Maninder Singh,<br />
Secretary, spent a relaxing day watching a<br />
variety of migratory and local birds in the<br />
sanctuary on 4 January 2009. Birds over<br />
there.<br />
Nature Study & Tiger Conservation: An<br />
awareness excursion to the spectacular<br />
jungles of Bandhavgarh National Park &<br />
Tiger Reserve (MP) was organised from<br />
23-26 January 2009. Introductory talks by<br />
Mr. Tariq Badar and Mr. Maninder Singh<br />
emphasizing on the need to conserve the<br />
tiger ignited keen interest among the<br />
participants. The group also undertook an<br />
afternoon jeep safari in the Park. In the<br />
evening, the members enjoyed camp fire<br />
at the resort, singing and dancing with<br />
local folk artists.
Gurgaon Unit<br />
Yoga camp: A yoga camp was organised<br />
on 17 May 2009 in the premises of Govt.<br />
Sarvodaya Co-Ed Vidhyalaya, Shikarpur,<br />
under the leadership of Dr. Vipin Sachdev,<br />
Unit Secretary, and Ashok Arora, Member.<br />
Around 60 members participated in this<br />
camp and learnt to perform different yoga<br />
asanas.<br />
ADVENTURE TOUR<br />
An adventure tour to Rishikesh,<br />
Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Hemkund<br />
Sahib was organised for the Unit's office<br />
bearers and their families under the<br />
leadership of Secretary, Dr. Vipin<br />
Sachdev, from 4 to 11 June 2009.<br />
At Rishikesh, the group rafted up to 11 kms<br />
in River Ganga; the journey then headed<br />
towards the mountains. The next<br />
destination was Kedarnath at the height of<br />
3133 meters. The members trekked 28<br />
kms of the rocky path towards Badrinath<br />
near China border, at the height of 4330<br />
meters. All tiredness vanished at the<br />
spectacular sights of snow-clad<br />
mountains, beautiful valleys, lush green<br />
forests, streams, waterfalls, and<br />
meandering rivers.<br />
On the way back, the group trekked 32<br />
kms to Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, a Sikh<br />
shrine dedicated to Shri Guru Gobind<br />
Singh Ji.<br />
Rohtak Unit<br />
Netaji Jayanti : On the occasion of Netaji<br />
Subhash Chander Bose Jayanti, the<br />
members of the Unit assembled at<br />
Subhash Sthal near<br />
Mansrover Park,<br />
R o h t a k o n 2 3<br />
January 2009 at<br />
11.00 AM and paid<br />
rich tributes to the<br />
freedom fighter.<br />
P o l y t h e n e B a g<br />
Bahishkar Cycle<br />
Rally<br />
On 21 February 2009, Rohtak Unit and<br />
Pathania Public School jointly organised<br />
the countryside Polythene Bag Bahishkar<br />
Cycle Rally from Rohtak to Lakhan Majra<br />
and covered to and fro distance of 40 kms.<br />
50 students from Vth to VIIIth classes<br />
along with ten teachers and eleven<br />
members of the Unit joined the rally. The<br />
participants, carrying placards with<br />
slogans highlighting the ill-effects of<br />
polythene bags, made joint appeals to the<br />
shopkeepers and villagers to save the<br />
environment from pollution.<br />
Vasant-Utsava (Sarasvati Pooja)<br />
A programme of Vasant-Utsava (Sarasvati<br />
Pooja) was organised on 6 March 2009 at<br />
M.D. University Campus. It was a joint<br />
effort of Dept. of Music, M.D. University,<br />
Rohtak and Rohtak Unit.<br />
Holi-Milan<br />
The Unit organised a programme of Holi-<br />
Milan on 9 March 2009 on the eve of Holi<br />
Festival. Renowned sitar artist, Dr.<br />
Renuka Gambhir from Hisar, Dr. Anil Soni,<br />
Vocalist from <strong>Delhi</strong>, and Dr. Rama Kanta,<br />
Folk Singer, along with other dance artists<br />
gave a memorable performance.<br />
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Patriotic Play- Gagan Damama Bajo<br />
A patriotic play, named Gagan Damama<br />
Bajo based on lesser known incidents<br />
related to Shaheed Chander Shekhar<br />
Azad, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru,<br />
Sukh Dev, was staged by a 35 members<br />
team of Dept. of Theatre & Repertory,<br />
Panjabi University, Patiala on 14 March<br />
2009 at Pt. Sri Ram Rangshala,<br />
Mansrover Park, Rohtak. The staging of<br />
the play was a joint effort of Office of<br />
Sports & <strong>Youth</strong> Affairs, Rohtak and YHAI<br />
Rohtak Unit. Sh. Janardhan Sharma, Unit<br />
Secretary, extended a warm welcome to<br />
the team members and guests.<br />
Karnal Unit<br />
Welcome to National Motorbike<br />
Expedition: The National Motor Biking<br />
Expedition was flagged off on 18 August<br />
2009 from <strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong> to mark the<br />
centenary celebrations of the <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Hostelling. As the rally had to pass from<br />
Haryana, the Karnal Unit on behalf of the<br />
Haryana State Branch hosted a lunch for<br />
the rally participants.<br />
Founder's Day Celebrations: The Unit<br />
celebrated Founder's Day on 26 August<br />
2009 by installing flex banners at prime<br />
public places near colleges, schools, and<br />
markets. The banners carried messages<br />
to educate people against social evils.
A Trip to Jim Corbett National Park: A<br />
trip to Jim Corbett National Park was<br />
organised from 11 to 13 September 2009.<br />
Ladwa Unit<br />
Welcome to National Motorbike<br />
Expedition: On 18 August 2009, Ladwa<br />
Unit arranged a warm welcome to the<br />
participants at Pipli <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel,<br />
Kurukshetra.<br />
Fatehabad Unit -<br />
Tribute to martyrs: The Unit paid rich<br />
tributes to the martyrs who laid down their<br />
lives during the 26/11 terror attacks in<br />
Mumbai. People from all walks of life<br />
including members of the Unit, children,<br />
and social activists lit candles in their<br />
memories.<br />
Road Safety Week: To highlight the need<br />
for safe driving and obeying traffic rules,<br />
the Unit organised the Road Safety Week<br />
from 1 to 7 January 2009. The drive<br />
covered Bhuna, Tohana and Fatehabad.<br />
Reflector Stickers were stuck behind more<br />
than 3000 tractors and trolleys operating<br />
on the route.<br />
Sonepat Unit<br />
Blood Donation Camp: The camp was<br />
organised by Sonepat Unit on 12 January<br />
2009. People from all walks of life donated<br />
blood to help the needy.<br />
Welcome to National Motorbike<br />
Expedition: On 18 August 2009, the Unit<br />
arranged a warm welcome to the<br />
participants of the expedition at<br />
Swaranprasth School, Sonepat District.<br />
Panipat Unit<br />
Welcome to National Motorbike<br />
Expedition: On 18 August 2009, the Unit<br />
arranged a warm welcome to the<br />
participants on National Highway,<br />
Panipat.<br />
Panchkula<br />
Welcome to National Motorbike<br />
Expedition: On 18 August 2009, the Unit,<br />
lead by Secretary Sh. Baldeep Tondon<br />
accorded a warm welcome to the<br />
participants on National Highway,<br />
Panchkula and served refreshments. The<br />
Unit, in collaboration with Haryana State<br />
Branch, arranged dinner and a<br />
comfortable night stay for the expedition<br />
members at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh.<br />
Ambala Unit<br />
Environmental Awareness Meeting: The<br />
meeting was held on 18 August 2009 at<br />
Anmol Palace. The discussion cantered<br />
around ways and means to spread the<br />
message to protect the environment. All<br />
participating members were requested to<br />
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contribute their ideas to further strengthen<br />
the movement.<br />
Karnataka State Branch<br />
National Western Ghat Coorg<br />
Trekking Expedition-2009: The event was<br />
organised from 21 to 28 December 2009.<br />
The group of 170 participants was led by<br />
Shri V. Satish Kannaiah, Field Director.<br />
The Centenary Celebration of YH<br />
Movement and 60th Anniversary of YHA of<br />
India: The event was celebrated with<br />
much gaiety and fanfare at Mysore <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Hostel on 14 July 2009. The dollu kunitha<br />
and Kamsale pada events, sponsored by<br />
the Kannada and Culture Department of<br />
Government of Karnataka, were followed<br />
by patriotic songs by members of Gangotri<br />
Unit. Shri R G Padki, Founder Secretary of<br />
YHAI was felicitated on the occasion.<br />
TV interview of State Chairman:<br />
Bangalore Doordarshan telecast a live<br />
interview of Shri Purushotham, State<br />
Chairman on 24 May 2009 in its morning<br />
'Belagu' programme. The developments<br />
of Karnataka State Branch, concept of<br />
scheme hostels and LYHs, Coorg<br />
Trekking and Family Adventure Camps, HI<br />
Centenary and 60th Anniversary<br />
Celebrations of YHA of India were also<br />
showcased.<br />
Documentary on YH Movement:<br />
Udayavani, the popular Kannada Daily,<br />
documented the history of YH Movement<br />
in India in a series of weekly articles.
Concession for YHAI members:<br />
Karnataka State Tourism Development<br />
Corporation has approved a concession of<br />
15% in room tariff in all its Mayura Group of<br />
Hotels.<br />
Bangalore South Unit<br />
Founders' Day Celebration: The<br />
Bangalore South Unit organised<br />
Founders' Day celebration on 26 August<br />
2009 at Yavanika in Bangalore.<br />
Udupi Unit<br />
· The Udupi Unit organized a three day<br />
st<br />
State Level Island Expedition from 31<br />
nd<br />
October to 2 Nov., 2009.<br />
Island Expedition: The Udupi Unit<br />
organised a three day state level Island<br />
Expedition from 31 October to 2<br />
November 2009.<br />
Dharwad Unit<br />
Award for Social Services: Shri<br />
Prakash M Morey, Life Member from<br />
Dharwad Unit, was selected for the<br />
prestigious 'Basava Shree' award by the<br />
Koodalasangama Mutt for outstanding<br />
social services during the year.<br />
Gangothri Unit<br />
Trekking Programme: The trek from<br />
Bababudangiri to Kemmannugundi,<br />
Chikmagalur Ditrict, was organised from 8<br />
to 10 May 2009.<br />
Cycling to Srirangapatna: The event<br />
took place in Mandya District on 17 May<br />
2009.<br />
Trekking to Madhugiri Fort, Tumkur<br />
District: The event took place on 13 and 14<br />
June, 2009.<br />
Cycling to Chamundi Hills and Boating<br />
at Karanji Lake: Participants first enjoyed<br />
a rejuvenating cycling ride to Chamundi<br />
Hills and later refreshed themselves with a<br />
boating trip at Karanj Lake. The event was<br />
held on 28 June 2009.<br />
Save environment programme: An<br />
awareness programme on 'Save<br />
Environment' took place on 12 July 2009.<br />
Trekking trip: The trip, which passed<br />
through Maleki Tirupathi, Arasikere Taluk,<br />
and Hassan District, was organised on 13<br />
September 2009.<br />
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Trekking to Karyasiddheshwara<br />
Swami Hill and Chamarajanagar Taluk:<br />
The trip took place on 11 October 2009.<br />
V i s i t t o J o g F a l l s ,<br />
Murudeshwara,Gokarna and Trekking<br />
programme to Yana, North Canara<br />
District: The trips took place from 13 to 16<br />
October 2009.<br />
Trekking: A trip to Gavirayaswamy Hill,<br />
Gagan Chukki and Bhara Chukki Falls at<br />
Shivana Samudra was organised on 25<br />
October 2009.<br />
Cycling to Kaliyuva Mane: The<br />
participants planted saplings and took the<br />
initiative to clean the surroundings in a bid<br />
to spread the message of keeping the<br />
environment green and clean. The event<br />
took place on 22 November 2009.<br />
P h o t o g r a p h y e x h i b i t i o n a n d<br />
membership drive programme: The event<br />
took place near Chamundi Hill on 29<br />
November 2009. ·<br />
Tiger Census Programme at B R Hills<br />
and Bandipur National Forest: The event<br />
was organised from 21 to 29 January<br />
2010.<br />
Trekking: A trekking trip was organised<br />
to Mullalanagiri, Bababudangiri and<br />
Hebbe Falls, Chikmagalur District from 26<br />
to 28 February 2010.<br />
Kerala State Branch<br />
Wayanad Hills Expedition and Cave<br />
Camp: The State Branch organised the<br />
event from 30 December 2009 to 1<br />
January 2010. Wayanad is a treasure<br />
trove of nature with beautiful landscapes,<br />
natural caves and waterfalls, set to the<br />
backdrop of the majestic Western Ghats.<br />
35 participants from various parts of<br />
Kerala attended the programme, which<br />
was inaugurated by Prof. T Sobindranon<br />
on 30 December 2009 at Govt. <strong>Youth</strong><br />
Hostel Kozhikode. On the next day, the<br />
group visited Soochippara Waterfalls and<br />
trekked to Edakkal Cave.<br />
Award for adventure travellers: The<br />
State Branch introduced an award for<br />
Adventure Travellers/Travelogue in the<br />
name of Late Shri Pottekkat Madhavan,<br />
former Secretary of Kerala State Branch,<br />
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YHAI. The award was presented to<br />
Kumari Mamatha Divendhu, a +2 student<br />
by prominent Malayalam novelist Shri C.<br />
Radhakrishnan on 13 January 2010.<br />
Varkala Unit<br />
Elephant Care programme: On 30<br />
September 2009 the Unit organised<br />
'Elephant Care' programme for YHAI<br />
members in connection with centenary<br />
celebrations.<br />
Madhya Pradesh State Branch<br />
36th year celebrations: During the<br />
2009-10, the Unit completed its 36 years<br />
of existence.<br />
Mizoram State Branch<br />
N a t i o n a l Tr e k k i n g & C a v i n g<br />
Expedition: The expedition was organised<br />
by the Mizoram State Branch from 1 to 12<br />
November 2009. 453 participants took<br />
part under the leadership of Field Director,<br />
Shri Zodinsanga.<br />
Founder's Day Function: Shri Pu Lal<br />
Thanhawla, Hon'ble Chief Minister,<br />
Mizoram graced the Founder's Day<br />
function. He also inaugurated the newly<br />
constructed Richard Schirrmann Hall in<br />
the presence of Shri Pu Zodintluanga,<br />
Hon'ble Minister, Sports & <strong>Youth</strong> Services.<br />
More than 250 members attended the<br />
function.<br />
World Environment Day: The Day was<br />
observed by cleaning the rivers near<br />
Aizawl City. About 200 students<br />
participated in this programme.<br />
Environmental Study-cum-Trekking to<br />
Rihdi: The trip was successfully organised<br />
from 23 to 24 March 2010. 28 members<br />
participated in this programme.
Environmental Study-cum-Trekking to<br />
Rihdi: The trip was successfully organised<br />
from 23 to 24 March 2010. 28 members<br />
participated in this programme.Seminar<br />
on Climate Change: A state level seminar<br />
on climate change was jointly conducted<br />
by the Unit and Indian National Trust of Art<br />
and Culture Heritage (INTACH) on 30<br />
March 2010.<br />
Unveiling of statue: Shri S Laldingliana,<br />
Parliamentary Secretary unveiled the<br />
statue of Sir Richard Schirrmann while<br />
Shri Zoliana Royte, State Chairman,<br />
inaugurated the newly constructed<br />
Chowkidar quarter at the youth hostel.<br />
Orissa State Branch<br />
Bhubaneswar Unit<br />
Treasure Hunt: An exciting treasure<br />
hunt was organised by the Unit and Rotary<br />
Club of Bhubaneswar on 26 January<br />
2010. The hunt saw participation of 20<br />
teams with two people in each team.<br />
Prizes were awarded to the three winning<br />
teams<br />
Felicitation programme: The Unit<br />
felicitated Shri Padmanabh Dave, State<br />
Chairman for taking over as Acting<br />
National Chairman of YHAI.<br />
Nalco and Angul Units<br />
Bio-Diversity Study Tikarpada Expedition:<br />
Nalco Unit, Angul and Orissa State Branch<br />
successfully conducted the Bio-Diversity<br />
Study Tikarpada Expedition– 2010 from<br />
23 to 29 January 2010.<br />
Berhampur Unit<br />
Writing, Debate and Spot Painting<br />
Competition: The Unit organised an Essay<br />
Writing, Debate and Spot Painting<br />
Competition among the school students of<br />
Berhampur. About 300 children<br />
participated in the programme.<br />
District Veteran Athletics Meet: The<br />
meet, which was held on 3 January 2010,<br />
was inaugurated by former Union Minister<br />
& President of the Unit, Shri Chandra<br />
Sekhar Sahu. About <strong>110</strong> veteran athletics<br />
from all over the district participated in the<br />
meet.<br />
Song and dance competition: The Unit<br />
organised group dance and song, and<br />
solo dance and song competition among<br />
the school students of Berhampur. About<br />
100 students participated in the<br />
programme.<br />
Annual celebrations: Annual<br />
celebrations were held on 10 January<br />
2010 at the Diamond Jubilee Town Hall.<br />
Prizes were distributed to the students of<br />
various schools and to the veteran<br />
athletes.<br />
Felicitation event: Shri Padmanabh<br />
Dave, former Secretary of the Unit was<br />
facilitated for becoming the first National<br />
Vice President of YHAI. Awards were also<br />
given to students for their achievements in<br />
various fields.<br />
Uttar Pradesh State Branch<br />
Shan-E-Avadh Unit<br />
Anti-fireworks Movement: The Unit<br />
15<br />
organised an 'Anti-fireworks Movement' to<br />
spread the message about their harmful<br />
effects through cultural programmes and<br />
activities. The event was held at T. D. Girls<br />
Inter-College on the occasion of<br />
Deepawali.<br />
P o s t e r a n d S l o g a n M a k i n g<br />
Competition: The theme of the<br />
competition was ban fireworks. School<br />
children formed a human chain in Gomti<br />
Nagar to highlight the message.<br />
Cultural Evening: The Unit organised a<br />
cultural evening in which programmes<br />
included felicitation ceremony, short play,<br />
singing and dancing. The event was held<br />
at Rai-Umanath Bali Auditorium,<br />
Kaiserbagh.<br />
Welcome trekker programme: The<br />
event was held at the Unit's command<br />
office, Prince Complex, Hazratganj to<br />
welcome back the participants of National<br />
Himalayan Winter Trekking Expedition<br />
West Bengal State Branch<br />
National Himalayan Trekking<br />
Expedition: The expedition from<br />
Sandakphu to Gurdum was organised<br />
from 1 to 12 November 2009. 453<br />
participants from different parts of the<br />
country took part in it. Shri Stimit Srimany<br />
was the Field Director of the programme.
Committees of YHAI<br />
1. National Council - The National Council<br />
is the supreme body of the Association,<br />
governing its policy and activities. It consists<br />
of the following volunteers :<br />
I) President - Elected<br />
ii) Four National Vice Presidents - Elected<br />
iii) National Chairman - Elected<br />
iv) National Treasurer - Elected<br />
v) Chief Executive Officer -Appointed<br />
165 representatives from duly constituted<br />
State Branches and recognized as such<br />
by the Association; founder members of<br />
the Association; one representative from<br />
each affiliated National Organisation; one<br />
representative from each National<br />
Voluntary Organisation co-operating with<br />
the Association and recognized as such;<br />
immediate retiring President and National<br />
Chairman, co-opted members not<br />
exceeding SIX, nominated by the Council;<br />
and one representative each from the<br />
Department of Tourism and such other<br />
governmental or non-governmental<br />
agencies as may be decided upon by the<br />
National Council from time to time.<br />
2. National Executive Committee<br />
The Executive Committee is composed of<br />
(1) The National Chairman (Ex-Officio,<br />
elected by the Council)<br />
(2) The National Vice-Presidents<br />
(3) The National Treasurer (Ex-Officio,<br />
elected by the Council)<br />
(4) The Chief Executive Officer<br />
One representative from each State<br />
Branch and co-opted members by the<br />
National Executive Committee<br />
NEC further formed the following Sub-<br />
Committees with the representatives from<br />
the State Branches for the smooth<br />
functioning of the activities:<br />
1. Adventure Promotion Committee<br />
Adventure Promotion Committee has<br />
been constituted for the preparation of the<br />
Y H A I ' s g u i d e l i n e s f o r t r e k k i n g<br />
programmes at National, State, and Unit<br />
level. From time to time, it reviews past<br />
p r o g r a m m e s a n d r e c o m m e n d s<br />
suggestions for improvement in<br />
forthcoming programmes. The committee<br />
consists of members from all State<br />
Branches. It meets once in a year.<br />
2. Environment Protection Committee<br />
Environment Protection Committee has<br />
been formed to prepare an Environment<br />
Charter for the <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong>, Office and<br />
Trekking Programmes with an aim to keep<br />
trekking programmes eco-friendly. The<br />
16<br />
committee has restricted the use of wood<br />
for fire. It has also recommended the use<br />
of jute bags by the participants so that they<br />
do not litter on the way.<br />
3 Hostel Development Committee<br />
Hostel Development Committee<br />
recommends guidelines, standards and<br />
other instructions for running the Licensee<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> according to YH norms. The<br />
committee consists of members from all<br />
State Branches. It meets once in a year.<br />
Social<br />
Responsibility<br />
YHAI, a non-profit organization, is one of<br />
the few national bodies with presence in<br />
23 states and 233 district Units having a<br />
membership base of more than one lakh<br />
people. Its main aim is to provide budget<br />
accommodation to its members in the<br />
chain of <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> and also to promote<br />
national integration by organising<br />
adventure activities.<br />
As part of its social responsibilities, YHAI<br />
also offers 50 adventure scholarships to<br />
people with disabilities. Eligible<br />
candidates can avail 50% concession on<br />
participation in the trekking expeditions<br />
organised by YHAI.
<strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> Association of India : Financial Activities<br />
Incoming Resources<br />
Membership collection<br />
Donation Received<br />
programme Income<br />
Miscellaneous Income<br />
Resources Expended 2010<br />
Consumpation of saleable Articles<br />
Programmes Expenses<br />
Donation<br />
Administrative Expenses<br />
Depreciation<br />
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31<br />
March 2010 (Consolidated Income And Expenditure account)<br />
Incoming Resources<br />
Membership collection<br />
Donation Received<br />
programme Income<br />
Miscellaneous Income<br />
17<br />
Total<br />
funds 2010<br />
14,593,678.50<br />
216,649.60<br />
38,322,534.00<br />
5,144,190.10<br />
Total<br />
funds 2010<br />
13,908,155.83<br />
1,197,380.00<br />
31,451,875.74<br />
4,132,127.31<br />
Total Incoming Resources 58,277,052.20 50,689,538.88<br />
Resources Expended<br />
Consumpation of saleable Articles<br />
Programmes Expenses<br />
Donation<br />
Administrative Expenses<br />
Depreciation<br />
527,549.13<br />
30,420,211.29<br />
146,260.00<br />
16,313,127.43<br />
1,967,458.33<br />
825,818.61<br />
24,642,915.28<br />
119,999.00<br />
15,923,841.39<br />
1,676,509.27<br />
Total Resources Expended 49,374,606.18 43,189,083.55<br />
(Surplus/(Deficit) of Income<br />
Over Expenditure 8,902,446.02 7,500,455.33<br />
Transferred to Journal Reserve Fund<br />
Transferred to Capital Reserve Fund<br />
Transferred to Income and<br />
Expenditure Account<br />
(1,177,750.00)<br />
(1,177,750.00)<br />
6,546,946.02<br />
(956,400.00)<br />
(956,400.00)<br />
5,587,655.33
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2010<br />
Assets<br />
Fixed Assets<br />
Investment<br />
Inventories<br />
Cash & Bank Balance<br />
Other Receivable<br />
Loans & Advances<br />
23,042,598.88<br />
143,569.83<br />
772,439.68<br />
57,108,358.24<br />
2,846,969.50<br />
4,620,405.69<br />
2010 2009<br />
19,123,705.23<br />
116,219.83<br />
1,303,465.81<br />
47,563,093.18<br />
1,851,145.50<br />
5,627,004.35<br />
Total Asstes 88,534,341.82 75,584,633.90<br />
Liabilities<br />
Capital Fund<br />
Reserve Fund<br />
Sundry Creditors<br />
Other Liabilities<br />
7,001,768.07<br />
64,763,154.56<br />
409,482.39<br />
16,359,936.80<br />
7,008,536.35<br />
53,590,188.22<br />
278,938.14<br />
14,706,971.19<br />
Total Liabilities 88,534,341.82 75,584,633.90<br />
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Assets& Labilities 2010<br />
Fixed Assets<br />
Investment<br />
Inventories<br />
Cash & Bank Balance<br />
Other Receivable<br />
Loans & Advances<br />
Capital Fund<br />
Reserve Fund<br />
Sundry Creditors<br />
Other Liabilities
YHAI Network<br />
NATIONAL OFFICE<br />
National Office of <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> Association of India is located in the International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel at 5, <strong>Nyaya</strong> <strong>Marg</strong>, <strong>Chanakyapuri</strong>,<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong>-<strong>110</strong><strong>021</strong>. The total area of the International <strong>Youth</strong> Hostel is about 0.9 acre.<br />
National Office is the head office of <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong> Association of India and controls all State Branches, Units, and <strong>Youth</strong> <strong>Hostels</strong>.<br />
YHAI also has stores in <strong>Delhi</strong> and in Base Camps at Kullu Manali, Himachal Pradesh for storing its equipments required for<br />
trekking and other activities for 6000 trekkers at a time.<br />
BIHAR<br />
State Secratary<br />
Bihar State Branch, Bhatta Miffiun Road<br />
Nataji Subhash Road Purnik - 854301 Bhiar<br />
GOA<br />
State Chairman<br />
Goa State Branch, YHAI,<br />
C/o Joshi Wines, Opp. Old Secretarit,<br />
Panaji, Goa - 403 001<br />
JAMMU & KASHMIR<br />
State Secratary<br />
Jammu & Kashmir State Branch,<br />
F-353, Sant Market, Chand Nagar<br />
Jammu<br />
KERALA<br />
Stare Secratary<br />
Vrindavanam<br />
Sreenivasapuram PO<br />
Verkala 695 145-Kerala<br />
MEGHALAYA<br />
State Secratary<br />
Meghalaya State Branch, YHAI<br />
Dong Shaneng Village/P.o - Umpling<br />
P.O - Rynjah Shillong - 793006 Meghalaya<br />
PONDICHERRY<br />
State Secratary<br />
Pondicherry State Branch, YHAI<br />
3, Thiruvallur Street,<br />
Bharathipuram, Pondicherry-605011<br />
UTTAR PRADESH<br />
State Chairman<br />
UP State Branch, YHAI<br />
15/243, Civil Lines,<br />
Kanpur-208001 Uttar Pradesh<br />
STATE BRANCHES THROUGHOUT INDIA<br />
ANDHRA PRADESH<br />
State Chairman<br />
Andhra Pradesh State Branch, YHAI<br />
<strong>Youth</strong> Hostel Building, Beside Y.M.C.A<br />
Beach Road, Visakhapatnam-530 017,<br />
Andhra Pradesh<br />
CHHATTISGARH<br />
State Secratary<br />
Chhattisgarh State Branch,<br />
YHAI, H. No. 313, Street 2, Smriti NAgar<br />
Bhilai-490020 Dist. Durg C. G.<br />
GUJARAT<br />
State Secratary<br />
Gujarat State Branch, YHAI,<br />
Plot No. 960/C, Don, Jamin Vikas Bank’s<br />
Gali, Bhav Nagar-364001<br />
JHARKHAND<br />
State Secratary<br />
Jharkhand State Branch, YHAI<br />
Flat No. 22 & 36, Shiv Niranjan Houses<br />
Complex, Telco, Jojobera Porahargora,<br />
Jamshedpur- 831016, Jharkhand<br />
MADHYA PRADESH<br />
State Chairman<br />
MP State Branch, YHAI<br />
106, Malviya Nagar, Bhopal - 462003<br />
Madhya Pradesh<br />
MIZORAM<br />
State Chairman<br />
Mizoram State Branch YHAI,<br />
Director Sport & <strong>Youth</strong> Services,<br />
Aizawal-796001<br />
RAJASTHAN<br />
State Secratary<br />
Rajasthan State Branch,<br />
Silavata Para, Shiv road,<br />
Jaisalmer- 345001 Rajasthan.<br />
UTTARAKHAND<br />
State Secratary<br />
Uttarakhand State Branch, YHAI<br />
175/4, Rajpur Road,<br />
Dehradun-248009 Uttarakhand<br />
19<br />
ASSAM<br />
State Chairman<br />
62 ,Dr Anil Phookan Road, Bonngaon :<br />
Beltola, Guwhati-781028<br />
DELHI<br />
State Secratary<br />
<strong>Delhi</strong> State Branch, YHAI,<br />
5, <strong>Nyaya</strong> <strong>Marg</strong>, <strong>Chanakyapuri</strong>,<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Delhi</strong>-<strong>110</strong><strong>021</strong><br />
HARYANA<br />
State Chairman<br />
Haryana State Branch, YHA1,<br />
98, Sector-15,<br />
Sonepat-131 001 Haryana<br />
KARNATAKA<br />
State Chairman<br />
Room No. 201, Ist Floor, Sports Authority<br />
of Karnataka Building - 1, Shree Kanteerava<br />
Stadium, Kasturba Road, Bangalore<br />
560 001 Karnataka<br />
MAHARASHTRA<br />
State Secratary<br />
Maharashtra State Branch, YHAI,<br />
109, Swapna Purti, Dr. Baba<br />
Saheb Ambedkar Road, Parel Naka,<br />
Mumbai-400012 Maharashtra<br />
ORISSA<br />
State Secratary<br />
Orissa State Branch YHAI,<br />
Amalapada, Gandhi <strong>Marg</strong>,<br />
Angul-759122 Orissa<br />
TAMILNADU<br />
State Chairman<br />
Tamil Nadu State Branch, YHAI, 2 D Viswa's<br />
Flats Pillaiyar Koil Street Nesapakkam,<br />
West K K Nagar , Chennai 600078, Tamilnadu<br />
WEST BENGAL<br />
State Chairman<br />
West Bengal State Branch YHAI,<br />
50, Sikbar Magan Street, Kolkata-700004<br />
West Bengal
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