As a befitting tributes to India's youth icon and modern sage, Youth from Ladakh chose their native sport of Tir Andazi to celebrate National Youth Festival. Tir Andazi is a traditional sport which is popular in Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti and Upper Kinnaur. A Spitian Skalzang Dorje, took Himalayan Tir-Andazi to new heights when he participated in 1996 Sumer Olympics as a member of Indian archery team.
In Mahasu region- Shimla-Sirmaur, it is known as Thotha sport played by the Panshi(Pandav) and Shathi(Kaurav) Rajputs during the Bishu festivals. There are ace Thothris (Archer who majors in sport) in the Mahasu region whose potential to excel in Archery remains untapped so far.
No modern Indian sage commands respect and motivates youth as Swami Vivekanand does, says Stanzin from Ladakh and Vivek Negi from Kinnaur. "His address at Parliament of Religion in Chicago still rings in fresh motivation and energy", they said.
in Northeast in Assam, Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain joined as DSP, Assam Police in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, who handed over her the letter of appointment.
The first women Everest from Northeast Tina Mena was given a job letter by Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu today after a wait of 10 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating the youth festival said that India is a nation of young and Indian philosophy and ancient wisdom always advocated change and modernity. He also unveiled selected essays on the topic, “ Mere Sapno Ko Bharat”, submitted by lakhs of youth from across the country.
Union Minister Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur said they organised various debate and discussions ranging from the genius of ancient wisdom to tech entrepreneurship and innovation to mark National Youth festival in the country.
He said that it was the vision of the Prime Minister Skill India and Startup India that has upscaled the skills of Indian youth and now India stands among top three startup nations.
Actor Randeep Hooda talked about sustainable development and how to bring or change on an individual level.
Playing floral tributes at Raj Bhawan, Himachal Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that Swami Vivekananda kept India's culture, traditions and ideas abroad at a very young age was exemplary, and whenever he went out of his country, he took away his culture and ideas. By following the ideals of Swamiji, we could take the country forward, he added.
“Maintaining harmony in the country is the message of Swami Vivekananda, which is our responsibility to take it forward. We should follow his teachings and thoughts, this will be a true tribute to him”, said Arlekar.
According to reports, in the birthplace of Swami in West Bengal, variety of programmes were arranged. But the Belur Math of Swami was restricted for the devotees and common people due to coronavirus.
