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Nation 26th National Youth Festival

SASHAKT YUVA, VIKSIT BHARAT

Today the goal of the country is - Developed India, Strong India! We do not have to stop without fulfilling
the dream of a developed India. In fulfilling this dream- 'Youth' is the power of the nation and Swami
Vivekananda's proclamation that "Arise, awake and do not stop till the goal is achieved" is the life
mantra of the youth of India. Emphasizing on our duties during Amritkaal and understanding our duties,
we have to take the country forward. Swami Vivekananda is a big inspiration for the youth of India. On
the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary on January 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
inaugurated the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubli, Karnataka from January 12 to 16.

hen there is abundance of youth energy and power,
then building the future, building the nation is PLENARY DISCUSSIONS ON FIVE TOPICS
Weasily possible. To empower youth new efforts and The festival witnessed the Youth Summit,
innovations are being undertaken continuously in the country. in which plenary discussions were held on
Inaugurating the 26th National Youth Festival, Prime Minister five themes relevant to the G-20 and Y-20
events. The summit saw the participation of
Narendra Modi said, “The next 25 years are very important for more than sixty eminent experts. The topic
the development of India. In these years, the youth power of of discussion was -
India will become the leader of the country. The direction of a n The future of work, industry, innovation,
developed India is going to be decided only on the strength of and 21st-century skills
the aspirations of this youth power." n Climate change and disaster risk
The theme of the 26th National Youth Festival was 'Viksit reduction.
Yuva, Viksit Bharat' and it aims to bring together diverse n Peace building and reconciliation.
cultures from all parts of the country on one platform and unite n A Shared Future – Youth and Governance
in a Democracy.
the participants with the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. n Health and Public Welfare.
In the inaugural programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
said, “Several incredible examples of the talent and potential MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE FESTIVAL
of our youth is found in different parts of the country. Even
today, when competitions are held on world forums, from n YOUTH SUMMIT.
maths to science, the prowess of Indian youth amazes the n INDIGENOUS SPORTS AND MARTIAL ARTS.
world.” Today the whole world is saying that this century is n YOGATHON.
India's century. This is the century of India's youth! In such n FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC
a situation, it is necessary that we think ten steps ahead of n
the present. Our thinking, our approach should be futuristic! A CELEBRATION OF TASTE
It is necessary that the youth do positive work to fulfill their n CAMP FOR YOUNG ARTISTES
aspirations and take India ahead of other countries. n ADVENTURE SPORTS

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