'The 21st century belongs to the youngsters', said Chief Minister Raman Singh on Saturday while addressing the participants of the 20th National Youth Festival at the concluding function.
As many as 8,000 participants from 25 states participated in the various cultural and literary events organized in the festival.
Throwing light on Swami Vivekananda, Singh said a grand programme commenced on the renowned leader’s birth anniversary on January 12. Interestingly, Vivekananda had spent his two years of his childhood in Raipur. Singh pointed that the state has been fortunate to host the leader’s stay for such a long time.
In his address, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal said that the 20th National Youth Festival showcased ‘Mini-India’ at Naya Raipur.
Apart from CM and Assembly Speaker, several Ministers and dignitaries were also present on this occasion.