12-Jan-2023: PM inaugurates 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka. The programme has been organised on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honour and cherish his ideals, teachings and contributions. The theme of the festival is ‘Viksit Yuva - Viksit Bharat’ and it brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
Prime Minister highlighted the importance of National Youth Day in the year 2023, and remarked that on one hand, we have the exuberant National Youth Festival and on the other hand there is the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached,” the Prime Minister exclaimed quoting Swami Vivekananda Ji and said that it is the life mantra of the youth of India and said that we must emphasise and understand our duties to take the country forward in the Amrit Kaal. The Prime Minister highlighted the inspiration from Swami Vivekananda Ji derived by the youth of India in this endeavour. “I bow my head at the feet of Swami Vivekananda Ji on this special occasion”, the Prime Minister remarked.
The Prime Minister reminded the changing nature of national goals in the light of changing times and said that this time of 21st century is very important as today India is a young country with a huge young population. “Yuva Shakti is the driving force of India’s journey”, said the Prime Minister. The next 25 years are important for building the nation. The dreams and aspirations of Yuva Shakti decide India’s direction and destination and Yuva Shakti’s passion decides India’s path.
The Prime Minister said that India today is the 5th largest economy and “our goal is to take it into the top 3.” The Prime Minister reiterated emerging opportunities in the agriculture and sports sector and credited the power of the youth for this revolution. The Prime Minister emphasised the role of women power in keeping the nation’s strength alive and touched upon the instances of women shining in armed forces, space technology, space and sports.
The Prime Minister reminded the changing nature of national goals in the light of changing times and said that this time of 21st century is very important as today India is a young country with a huge young population. “Yuva Shakti is the driving force of India’s journey”, said the Prime Minister. The next 25 years are important for building the nation. The dreams and aspirations of Yuva Shakti decide India’s direction and destination and Yuva Shakti’s passion decides India’s path.
Background:
The National Youth Festival (NYF) is an annual event organized by the Government of India to celebrate the spirit of youth in the country. The festival is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and is usually held in January.
The NYF provides a platform for young people from across the country to come together and showcase their talents and skills in various fields such as arts, culture, sports, and academics. The festival features a wide range of activities such as cultural programs, debates, workshops, and competitions.
During the festival, participants have the opportunity to interact with each other, learn from experts and leaders in various fields, and gain new perspectives and ideas. The festival also provides a platform for young people to engage with government officials and policymakers, and to raise awareness about issues that are important to them.
The festival is celebrated across the country and the venues are rotated among the different regions. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is considered as a youth icon in India, and his birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.
The National Youth Festival is a great platform for young people to showcase their talents, develop their skills and to share their ideas, experiences and culture with people from all over the country. It is a great opportunity for young people to network, to develop their leadership skills, and to contribute to the development of the nation.