Hundreds of youth who have arrived from every corner of the the country gave their thumbs up for the extraordinary hospitality of the Chhattisgarh Government beginning with food and accommodation besides other facilities here.
The ‘National Youth Festival 2016’ on Tuesday was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh at Dr Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Vyavasaik Parisar in Chhattisagrh’s new capital city.
Many of the students who arrived to attend the festival were surprised to find that the entire Chhattisgarh State is not in the grip of insurgency as believed by some in other states as they felt not only safe but hugely comfortable to be in
Chhattisgarh’s rapidly evolving new capital city- Naya Raipur.
Jammu & Kashmir State Team Manager Nusrat said, “When we were travelling in the train for Raipur, passengers told us about the insurgency-infested Chhattisgarh. Hearing them, we framed mixed feelings for this State as it is for the first time all of us are here. Surprisingly, there is no scene of violence. People are helpful.”
Meanwhile, Javid Akther, another participant from Jammu & Kashmir pointed out: “Whichever State we go, people often ask us about the terror incidents happening in our State. It is an obvious query. But, we never witness any such incidents since it is our home. likewise, if Chhattisgarh is known for violence, we did not experience it.”
Similarly, Tripura’s Sukant who bagged the National Youth Award here along with 26 other youngsters said, “Chhattisgarh is well-connected to prominent States. We are enjoying here. People are friendly.”
Dimple Kumari, a participant from Jharkhand said, ‘Both Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are insurgency infested. But, it is in the mind; not activities.’
Even the participants from southern States are feeling like home. Reddy Ramana bagging the 'National Youth Award 2016' for organisational social service said, “Food is good so are the arrangements. My friends are repeatedly saying the arrangements are comparatively better than previous National Youth Festivals.”