The Haryana Government is gearing up to organise 21st National Youth festival to be held at Rohtak from January 12 to 16.
About 6,000 youth and 2,000 government officers or employees from across the country would participate in this festival, during which several competitions related to art and culture would be organized. Chief Minister Manohar lal reviewed the preparations of the festival during a meeting with cabinet ministers and senior bureaucrats of the state on Tuesday.
During the festival, youth would be acquainted with the rich cultural heritage of the country, especially Haryana. “About 15- 20 crores would be spent on the festival. A national steering committee has already been constituted for the preparations of this mega festival. The committee is headed by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel,” said Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij while talking to the mediapersons.
Inspirational programmes addressed by well-known motivators from across the country would be organised to motivate the youth to utilise their energy towards nation building.
The Government is also likely to organize a state level wrestling competition on the concluding day of the festival.