The report, requested by the government of India, describes one of several projects related to vocational guidance services. Assistance in the continuing development of the national program of vocational guidance is provided by: examining the existing arrangements for giving guidance to young people to help them enter employment or training according to individual characteristics in relation to occupational opportunity, by advising on a comprehensive program of national vocational guidance, and by training administrative and technical officials. A summary details recommendations in areas of function; personnel problems; training; vocational guidance tools (individual assessment, occupational and educational information); group and individual procedures, collaboration with secondary schools; research; impact and publicity; and implementation of recommendations. (NH)