Forging Youth Leadership

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The National Youth Festival promotes youth engagement, leadership, and innovation, aligning with India's developmental goals.

National Youth Festival, celebrated annually on January 12, aligns with Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, fostering youth leadership and innovation. The festival aims to harness India’s youth potential to contribute to national progress. The centerpiece event, the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, encourages young participants to discuss and solve developmental challenges.

The competition comprises four stages: a quiz on national achievements, an essay and blog writing round envisioning a developed future, project idea presentations, and a debate. Winners showcase their solutions at the festival in New Delhi. This year’s theme, "Youth for Sustainable Development," focuses on youth’s role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Activities include workshops on leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship.

The initiative integrates rural participation, empowering youth from remote areas. Digital platforms enable inclusivity, ensuring opportunities for all. Participants engage in cultural activities, such as art and music, showcasing India’s heritage.

The festival recognizes youth contributors demonstrating leadership, innovation, and service. The MY Bharat platform, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, connects youth to resources and opportunities, fostering nationwide empowerment.

The festival reflects India’s belief in its youth as drivers of development, equipping them with skills to address social and economic challenges while promoting inclusivity and innovation.