PM to inaugurate 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra on 12th January
More than 88,000 volunteers participated in the campaign
Volunteers to conduct information dissemination about Government schemes
By PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra on 12th January and will address the youth of the nation.
This year, National Youth Day will be celebrated by all field organisations of the Department of Youth Affairs in districts pan-India in collaboration with multiple Government departments. ‘MY Bharat’ volunteers throughout the country, with support from NSS units, NYKS, and many educational institutions will coordinate their energies to carry out activities to volunteer for India. Youth Clubs will also bring their vibrant energy to the celebration, ensuring a truly inclusive atmosphere. More than 88,000 volunteers will participate in the campaign.
Volunteers are registered for these events through the MY Bharat digital platform (https://mybharat.gov.in). Road safety awareness events will be conducted at major cities and 750 district headquarters of the country on 12th January. Trained Road Safety volunteers will be flagged off by Central/State Ministers, local MPs, or MLAs, marking a commitment to building a safer tomorrow through an intensive campaign. These volunteers will be deployed to assist in handling traffic in traffic choke points and also conduct road safety awareness activities.
Volunteers will also be visiting Anganwadi centres for storytelling sessions for children and will be conducting information dissemination about Government schemes.
The 12th of January 2024 marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and is celebrated as National Youth Day. The Department of Youth Affairs is gearing up for National Youth Day, with a unique and expansive approach designed to engage and empower every corner of the country’s young demographic.
Across 763 districts of the country, a district-level mega program on National Youth Day 2024 will begin with a reverent floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda.
A cultural program showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of the district and the talents of the youth with the participation of winners of Yuva Utsav as well as teams/individuals from the host institutions shall also be presented at the end of the program.
The partner Ministries and their district-level offices will set up stalls with various exhibitions/ activities/ enrolment/ awareness drives on 12th January 2024 alongside the mega program at the venue focusing on Traffic Awareness, Nutrition, and Diet, Products of KVIC startups, PMEGP beneficiaries, etc. All the above events are being created at the district level on the digital MY Bharat platform so as to improve youth outreach. Such event generation ensures that each district’s unique character and youth aspirations are reflected in the outdoor activities.
Youth across India can indicate interest in participating in activities nearest to them. They can also upload photos and media of their participation on the MY Bharat platform.
