Launched in 2015, Yuva Nestham was developed under the overall umbrella of the Center for Sustainable Development within the Earth Institute at Columbia University in New York City, USA. The Earth Institute is working to help guide the world onto a path toward sustainability by blending scientific research, education and practical solutions. The Yuva Nestham Youth Empowerment Program has been implemented in Telangana State of India since 2015. It consists of four components: Truancy Assessment Project, Adolescent health counselling and education, Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum and Income-Generating Activities
