Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Hubballi on Thursday during his visit to Karnataka for the inauguration of the 26th National Youth Festival.
People were seen lining the streets and dousing PM Modi’s cavalcade in flowers as he arrived in the city. The event is being conducted to honour and preserve Swami Vivekanand’s values, teachings, and accomplishments on National Youth Day, which is observed on the anniversary of his birth.
The National Young Festival is held annually to showcase our brilliant youth at the national level and inspire them to contribute to nation-building, according to a formal statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
“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. This year, the Festival is being held in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from 12th to 16th January, with the theme being “Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat”,” the statement said.
The Festival will witness the Youth Summit, which will witness plenary discussions on five themes stemming from G20 and Y20 events viz. Future of work, Industry, Innovation and 21st Century Skills; Climate change and disaster risk reduction; Peacebuilding and Reconciliation; Shared future-youth in democracy and governance; and Health & Well-being.
According to the PMO, the Summit will witness the participation of more than sixty eminent experts. Several competitive and non-competitive events will also be held.
“Competitive events will include folk dances and songs and will be held to provide an impetus to local traditional cultures. Non-competitive events will include Yogathon which aims to mobilise close to 10 lakh people to do Yoga. Eight indigenous sports and martial arts will also be presented during the event by national-level performers. Other attractions include Food Festival, Young Artist Camp, adventure sports activities, special Know Your Army, Navy and Air Force camps, among others,” the PMO said.
