As many as 20,000 young rural footballers will gather at Morhabadi ground on Sunday and will be motivated by international cricketer Saurabh Tiwari, Jharkhand hockey player Helen Soy, first State Governor Prabhat Kumar, retired BSF DG Prakash Singh in a mega youth convention named ‘Yuva Dastak’.
These players belong to the winning and runner-up teams of the football tournaments, organised by Vikas Bharti, Bishunpur in 500 panchayats of the State.
Jharkhand hockey secretary Savitri Purty, State Institutional Finance Principal Secretary Mridula Sinha and Rajya Sabha Member Harivansh will also be present as speakers.The programme is being organised to mark the 150th anniversary of the 19th century philosopher Swami Vivekananda.
Bhagat added, “We will display Government-based schemes for youth through an exhibition in this convention. Also, the information related to self-employment opportunities and skill development will be disseminated among the youngsters here.”
On this occasion, 15 young mukhiyas, especially women working in tribal region and performing exceptionally in their respective panchayats will be felicitated.