PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka on 12th January 2023 at around 4 PM. The event is being organised on the occasion of National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, to celebrate and honour what he preached, imparted, left for humanity and his contributions.
India holds the National Youth Festival annually to pave for the talented youth to get an exposure at the national level, along with encouraging them to participate and contribute in nation-building. It brings to the fore the cultural diversity that India is blessed with as it provides a common platform to participants from across the country to showcase glimpses of their distinct and unique culture, uniting them in the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. The event is being hosted in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from 12th to 16th January, with the theme of “Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat”.
The programme will also witness the Youth Summit, which consists of plenary discussions on 5 themes which originate from G20 and Y20 events
1 – Future of work, Industry, Innovation and 21st Century Skills
2 – Climate change and disaster risk reduction
3 – Peace building and Reconciliation
4 – Shared future-youth in democracy and governance
5 – Health & Well-being
Reportedly, more than 60 eminent experts will be a part of the summit, where several competitive and non-competitive events will also get organised. Competitive events will comprise folk dances and songs, aimed at providing an impetus to local traditional cultures. On the other hand, as part of the non-competitive programmes, events like the ‘Yogathon’ will be organised which aims to encourage around 10 lakh people to do Yoga. Besides, a team of national-level performers will showcase eight indigenous sports and martial arts during the event. Other attractions include Food Festival, Young Artist Camp, adventure sports activities, special Know Your Army, Navy and Air Force camps, among others.
