Lucknow:Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday (August 6) directed officials to prepare an integrated 'youth policy' for the holistic development of youth of Uttar Pradesh. Formulate youth policy understanding their needs: CMThe Chief Minister directed that before drafting a youth policy, the expectations, aspirations, and needs of young people in the 16-35 age group across the state should be thoroughly understood. He said the youth policy should comprehensively cover all key aspects of youth development, including education and skill development, entrepreneurship, employment and innovation, digital empowerment, health, sports, leadership development, and culture and heritage. Skill development must be prioritisedThe Chief Minister directed that skill development based on modern technologies should be prioritised to prepare youth for future needs. Sports grounds in every PanchayatThe Chief Minister also directed that sports activities are an effective means of keeping youth away from social evils like drug addiction.