Jammu: ‘’The philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and the ideals for which he lived and worked have always been a great source of inspiration for the youth. So the youth needs to take a leaf from Swamiji’s ideas to achieve success.”This was stated by the Director Youth Services & Sports J&K, Subash C Chhibber while inaugurating five days-long Nation Youth Festival (NYF) at Teachers Bhawan Jammu, here today.
The Chief Guest along with Joint Director of the Department and all the District Officers of the Department lighted the ceremonial lamp to declare the event open.
On the first day of the event, all the districts presented folk songs reflecting the culture & tradition of the UT. In the event, more than 500 youth from all 20 districts of the UT are participating. The talented boys and girls selected in the inter district UT level prepratory camp will be participating in the National Youth Festival being held in Karnataka from the 12th of the current month.
NYF is being celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanada and aims to propagate the concept of National integration, sprit of communal harmony, brotherhood, courage & adventure amongst the youth by exhibiting their cultural prowess on a common platform.
Issued by
I/c Media & Publicity Wing
Directorate of YSS J&K
