he Youth Hostels Association of India is an ISO 9001-2008 Certified Organization.
A non-profit making social body registered under the Societies Registration Act (1860) as a Non-Govt. Organization (NGO). The objective of the Association is to help young people of limited means to acquire greater knowledge and care of the country side, by providing hostels on their travel and thus, promoting their health and education. YHAI also serves on several policy making bodies of the Government of India.
YHAI, focuses at:
Ø Promoting Tourism, Social & Cultural understanding
Ø Youth Hostelling
Ø Adventure Programmes
Ø Peace & International Understanding
Ø Human Development & Youth Leadership
Ø Promoting clean environment