Youth Hostel Scheme
The Youth Hostel Scheme is a joint venture of the Central and State Governments of India. It was launched in the early 1960s to promote youth travel within the country by providing low-cost budget accommodation and facilities to students and youth groups traveling on excursions or study tours.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Shelter, Youth Hostel, Residence |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
The listing holds only the name, issuing department, level, states, areas, who the scheme is for, a short description, tags and the myScheme link. For anything else, use the official page, or ask InBridge: its answers link to the government pages they draw on.
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