Dehradun: A 72-member team of Uttarakhand participating in the 28th National Youth Festival to be held at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi between January 10 and 12 was flagged off by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today.
During this, Youth Welfare Minister Rekha Arya was also present. In the said team, 30 participants related to cultural programs and 42 young leaders related to developed India will showcase their talent in the National Youth Festival.
In the 72-member team, 40 women participants are representing women empowerment. The Chief Minister said that the National Youth Festival is a big platform for the youth to show and perform their talent. The Chief Minister and the Youth Welfare Minister wished all the participants good luck for participating in the National Youth Festival and also expressed hope that all these participants will make the state proud at the national level.
On this occasion, Special Principal Secretary Youth Welfare Amit Sinha, Nodal Officer Youth Festival S.K. Jayaraj, State Director Youth Center Organization Anil Singh, State N.S.S. Officer Dr. Sunaina Rawat and others were present.
