A Guide Book for Training the Rural Youths

This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of vocational training and human resource development with special reference to the rural youths in the Indian context. This book deals with the methods, functions, and goals of training the youths in general and rural youths in particular – from training needs assessment to implementation of training programme – illustrating each step of an effective training programme. This book includes fresh examples and references, with an emphasis on skill and entrepreneurship development oriented vocational training programmes being organized by various reputed Indian organizations like Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). We earnestly hope that this book will serve as the definitive guide book for a new generation of trainers, trainees, Human Resource Development professional and educators.