Archive · 12 Jan 2026
National Youth Day Celebrations Across India
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 to honor Swami Vivekananda's birthday.
This year, many events are happening across India.
In New Delhi, young leaders from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are meeting to share ideas and solutions.
A minister, Jitendra Singh, talked about how important these young people are for India's future.
They will also meet the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
In Lucknow, the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, is giving awards to young achievers and opening new sports facilities.
In Delhi, another Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, had lunch with young people and talked about making Delhi better.
She discussed plans for cleaning up garbage and taking care of street dogs.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended JNU’s 9th convocation and urged students to uphold values of inclusivity, social justice, and critical thinking.
Corporate leaders also shared messages on empowering youth through education and entrepreneurship.
These events show how India is focusing on its youth to build a stronger and better country.
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 to honor Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.
In New Delhi, the National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026 is being held with 52 participants from Jammu and Kashmir and 31 from Ladakh.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of youth in nation-building and encouraged them to share ideas and solutions.
In Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented the Vivekananda Youth Awards and inaugurated new sports facilities.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended JNU’s 9th convocation and urged students to uphold values of inclusivity, social justice, and critical thinking.
- Who
- Youth from various states, Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath and Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Corporate Leaders
- What
- National Youth Day celebrations, Vivekananda Youth Awards, JNU 9th convocation, Corporate empowerment programs
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, Lucknow, Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Why
- To commemorate Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, foster youth engagement, and promote national development
Government Initiatives
Corporate Empowerment
Youth Engagement
Government Initiatives
Government organizes events like the National Youth Festival and Vivekananda Youth Awards to engage youth in nation-building.
Corporate Empowerment
Corporate leaders emphasize empowering youth through education, skills, and entrepreneurship programs.
- Event
- National Youth Day Celebrations
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Key Figures
- CM Yogi Adityanath, CM Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Venues
- Bharat Mandapam (New Delhi), Jupiter Hall (Lucknow), Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Participants
- Youth from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, JNU Graduates
- Awards
- Vivekananda Youth Awards (2024–25)
- Infrastructure Projects
- Five multipurpose halls, three rural stadiums
- Theme
- Youth engagement and national development
- Corporate Initiatives
- HDFC Bank Parivartan, Vestige Marketing, McDonald’s for Youth
Sources
Youth from JK, Ladakh play crucial role in strengthening country’s social fabric: Jitendra Singh
Every Young Citizen To Be a Partner In Nation-Building: Satya
CM holds lunch with youngsters, underscores their crucial role in developing Delhi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath To Present Vivekananda Youth Awards At State-Level Event
PM Modi to address Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue today on National Youth Day
Youth Day: 'Viksit Bharat will be built by engaged youth'
Youth, Innovation, and Nation-Building Take Centre Stage on National Youth Day
Pradhan interacts with 43 young authors selected under PM-YUVA 3.0
Empowering India's Youth: Celebrate The Day With Pride
Critical Thinking Is The Soul Of JNU, Says Dharmendra Pradhan At 9th Convocation
Young innovators need to show bigger risk-taking appetite: PM Modi
President Murmu extends greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu
Swami Vivekananda was a beacon of moral values: Odisha CM