National Youth Festival (India)

This is an event of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and is celebrated annually in one of the States in a joint venture.

The youth festival aims to propagate the concept of national integration, spirit of communal harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure by exhibiting their cultural prowess in a common platform.

The activities held during the festival include competitive and non-competitive cultural events, martial arts, exhibitions, intellectual discourses, young artists camps, seminars and adventure Programmes.

In collaboration with one of the States and institutions like Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and the National Service Scheme (NSS), the Government of India conducts this Programme every year.

The Centre of the festival focuses on cultural aspects and a number of other Programmes covering a wide variety of activities, which not only reflect the spirit of friendship but also peace and development.

The Logo/Mascot and Theme were approved on 30 November 2009 at the National Steering Committee Meeting for NYF-2010 held in New Delhi with Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr MS Gill and Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr Naveen Patnaik, Orissa, Government of India.

It uses various colour shades to suggest the multi-hued cultural facet of India and symbolizes the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity’.

An Indian Air Force helicopter showering flower petals and carrying the logo of the event followed by Akash Ganga formation over the main festival venue took place.

Young artists from across the country performed diverse forms of classical and folk dances on the opening day of the Youth Festival.

The closing ceremony started after the Surya Kiran Show by the Indian Air Force and a cultural display by the Event Management.

The Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released a souvenir and distributed the prizes and medals to the winners of the various competitions held during the past five days.

Apart from the young enthusiasts and many government officials, the City of Lakes, for the first time in any NYF, was graced by the presence of foreign delegations from ASEAN and SAARC.

The 'n' 'y' 'f' formed in the logo carried the advantage of registering a graphical recognition for the festival with a high recall value conveying its significance amongst the people.

There will be special events to celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who has been a great source of inspiration for the youth of the nation.

There will be celebrity performances and acts highlighting the rich culture and heritage of the Haryana state Jaipur and kooda Lucknow Yogi adityanath was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the program.

Karnatak College (KCD) had the most of the events hosted with 50 food stalls and mega kitchen for the 8000 delegates participating from all over the country.