Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday virtually flagged off a 53-member youth contingent from Jammu and Kashmir to participate in the 29th National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi.
The Lt Governor said that to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12, the National Youth Festival (NYF), dedicated to youth empowerment and unity, is organised annually.
He said that in 2025, the National Youth Festival was restructured as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue to align with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
He added that the contingent selected for the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and Cultural/Innovation Track will represent Jammu and Kashmir at the prestigious national event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10 to 12, 2026.
Interacting with the participating youth through virtual mode, the Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes for the prestigious event.
He congratulated the participants for emerging from local competitions to reach the national stage, noting that their journey reflects the immense potential inherent in the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Youth is not a matter of age; it is a mindset. It is about courage, curiosity, and the power to bring about change. I have complete faith in our youth’s potential and their resolve to shape a developed India,” the Lt Governor said.
Invoking Swami Vivekananda’s iconic clarion call, “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached,” the Lieutenant Governor urged the youth to make their dreams the sole purpose of their lives and to consider every challenge along the way as a lesson in discipline and patience.
He emphasised that true leadership is defined not by personal achievements, but by the ability to create opportunities for others.
“Your greatest responsibility is towards society and the nation. True progress is about creating opportunities for others to move forward. Develop future capabilities, focus on character building, and embrace lifelong learning,” he said.
He urged the youth to be bold, fearless, and think beyond boundaries. “Your courage, discipline, clarity, and determination, combined with experience, will guide you on this journey towards Viksit Bharat,” the Lieutenant Governor told the youth.
-IANS
