The National Youth Festival scheduled at Naya Raipur from January 12 to 16 will also get the support of the Olive Green team of Surya Command of Indian Army, informed SK Ranjan Joint Secretary Ministry of Sports and Youth Welfare, who has been made the State nodal officer for the event.
Addressing a Press conference at Chhattisgarh and Odisha Sub Area (COSA) headquarters here on Saturday, Sunil Kumar Ranjan informed headquarters COSA had been mandated as the Nodal agency on behalf of Surya Command (Central Command) to be a part of the event and will provide all assistance to the State of Chhattisgarh in making this mega event a grand success.
As part of the colourful extravaganza during the 20th National Youth Festival, a host of events and activities have been conceptualized by the Army. Display by Para Motors and Para Jumps by para troopers will showcase the adventure spirit.
Military Weapon and Equipment display, performance by Brass Band and Cultural Presentation of Gatka and Bhangra Dance will be also showcased during the opening ceremony and subsequent days of the gala event, he said.
According to Kumar to instill a sense of pride among the youth with a message of motivation towards the uniformed force (Indian Army), a lecture with visual projection into the insight of Indian Army with details of various entry schemes/ enrolment opportunities will be voiced for the vibrant gathering.
Grand culmination on 16 January 2016 will witness a spectacular demonstration by Para Motor Team and Para Troopers of our prestigious Army. Headquarters COSA is ensuring that the State Government of Chhattisgarh is assisted in all possible ways to make the 20th National Youth Festival a memorable event, he informed.