New Delhi: The country marks National Youth Day today on January 12, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Beginning in 1984, the day honours Vivekananda's teachings and emphasizes the importance of youth in Nation-building.
Celebrations across the country included speeches and musical performances to seminars and vibrant youth conventions. Besides, educational talks and competitions, yoga presentations, and writing contests were also conducted at many places.
There in Nashik in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of National Youth Day emphasised the significance of India's youth power, which is leading the country's development in every field.
Inaugurating the 27th National Youth Festival at Tapovan Ground in Nashik today on Friday, the Prime Minister urged the youth of India to use local products and avoid drugs.
PM Modi said, "From the sages, and saints of our country to the common man, everyone has always kept youth power paramount. Sri Aurobindo believed that if India wants to achieve her goals, the youth of India will have to move forward with independent thinking. Swami Vivekananda used to say that India's hopes rest on the character and commitment of her youth."
"I am confident that your strength and your spirit of service will take the country and society to new heights... Together, we can build our country to be the manufacturing hub of the world," Prime Minister said. (Agencies)
