Archive · 8 Jan 2026
J&K Youth Contingent Heads to National Festival
A group of 53 young people from Jammu and Kashmir are going to a big event in New Delhi called the National Youth Festival.
This event is held every year to celebrate young people and their ideas.
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, wished them luck and told them to be brave and work hard.
He said that the youth have the power to make India a better place.
The event will happen from January 10th to 12th, 2026, and the young people will show their talents and ideas in different areas.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will be there at the opening ceremony.
There will be many famous people like Harmanpreet Kaur, Pullela Gopichand, and Leander Paes who will talk to the young participants.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will also spend time with the participants on January 12th, which is National Youth Day.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha virtually flagged off a 53-member youth contingent from J&K to participate in the 29th National Youth Festival in New Delhi.
The festival, held annually to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, focuses on youth empowerment and unity.
The event, restructured as Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue, will be held from 10th to 12th January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The contingent will represent J&K in the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and Cultural/Innovation Track.
Sinha encouraged the youth to be bold, fearless, and think beyond boundaries, emphasizing their role in shaping a developed India.
- Who
- 53-member youth contingent from Jammu and Kashmir, along with over 2,000 participants from across India
- What
- Participation in the 29th National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026
- When
- 10th to 12th January 2026
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Why
- To commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary and promote youth empowerment and unity
Government Perspective
Youth Perspective
Event Significance
Government Perspective
The government views the event as a platform to engage youth in shaping the vision of a developed India.
Youth Perspective
The youth see it as an opportunity to showcase their talents and ideas, and to learn from national icons.
Selection Process
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes the rigorous selection process, including essay writing and quizzes, to ensure the best participants.
Youth Perspective
The youth participants see the selection process as a chance to prove their mettle and represent their regions.
- Event
- 29th National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026
- Date
- 10th to 12th January 2026
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Contingent Size
- 53 members
- Tracks
- Viksit Bharat Challenge Track and Cultural/Innovation Track
- Participants
- Over 2,000 from across India
- Selection Process
- Essay writing and quiz with over 50 lakh participants
- Key Speakers
- Ajit Doval, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pullela Gopichand, Leander Paes, Sridhar Vembu, Shubhanshu Shukla
