This training manual serves as a practical guide for equipping adolescents with competencies to face the present and future challenges of life effectively and creating in them an urge to lead a more responsible, happier and healthier life. It advocates and seeks active involvement of all sections of societyeducational institutions, voluntary organisations and civil societyin the holistic development and growth of adolescents into confident, responsible and productive citizens of the country. Some of the salient features of the manual are:. - Wide scope: The manual covers a wide range of life.