CM Yogi: UP has progressed rapidly on the path of development in the last 7 years, today it is one of the leading states of the country, youth are participating in the heritage and development journey of the state
- Cultural and spiritual heritage is connected with our tradition, at present the heritage is being respected,
- The outline of the bright future of the country and the state is being prepared, National Youth Festival is organized every year with the inspiration of the Prime Minister,
CM Yogi Adityanath has said that Uttar Pradesh has progressed rapidly on the path of development in the last 07 years. Today it is one of the leading states of the country. The youth are participating in the heritage and development journey of the state. Cultural and spiritual heritage is connected with our tradition. At present, the heritage is being respected and a blueprint for the bright future of the country and the state is being prepared.To strengthen this work further, the youth of the state are going to get the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Festival.
CM Yogi was expressing his views at a programme organized on this occasion at his official residence here today, before flagging off the participating team of Uttar Pradesh in the 28th National Youth Festival to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 10 to 12 January 2025.After this, he flagged off the participating team from the state. He said that 12th January is known as a day of celebration for the youth across the country.On this date, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who gave India a spiritual and cultural identity on the global stage, is celebrated as National Youth Day.With the inspiration of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, National Youth Festival is organized every year on this occasion for the past many years, which includes a long series of programs. By participating in these programs, the youth get an opportunity to know and learn a lot about the country.
CM Yogi said that this year’s program is very important for the youth because during this time the youth will get a wonderful opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister and Defense Minister. Today the state’s participating team is being sent off for the National Youth Festival. This team of 63 youth will participate in various types of events. On this occasion, various cultural and skill development related programs will be organized. Expressing confidence, he said that the participating youth of the state will leave an indelible mark on the state and will participate in cultural programs of different regions of the state., Through the ‘One District, One Product Scheme’, we will be able to present the ancient art forms of the state. These art forms are examples of skill development.
CM Yogi said that skill development should not be measured only on the current scale. Through skill development, Moradabad brass, Aligarh hardware, Firozabad glass, Lucknow chikankari, Meerut sports goods,Saharanpur must have become an important centre for wooden work, Bhadohi for carpets and Varanasi for silk textiles. All these centres are symbols of ancient heritage. The government is encouraging them through the ‘One District, One Product Scheme’. This is also a medium of skill development. Work is being done to promote these methods of skill development as a legacy.
CM Yogi said that the Prime Minister had set some goals in the Amrit Mahotsav year of the country’s independence. Developed India was an important goal among them. The energy of the youth will be useful for a developed India. The youth will make an important contribution.Today you are young, when this country will be celebrating the centenary year of its independence, you will be working in different fields of life to develop India.What kind of India do we want at that time? What are the important aspects in the action plan being prepared for building a developed India that we can take forward? What role can the youth play in building a developed India? These questions should be considered.
CM Yogi said that it is very important for the youth to have the art of communication to discharge public life efficiently. Only a person who has the skill of communication can be a successful politician. If he is not adept in the art of communication,Then he can never become a successful politician. All of you must have got the opportunity to join the Youth Parliament. We should encourage Youth Parliament in universities and colleges instead of traditional student union elections so that the new generation can be brought forward.What qualities should be there for leadership and what should be our duties towards society and nation. This is also a question worth considering. While playing the role of politician, administrative officer, farmer and entrepreneur, the youth should have a sense of nationalism, attachment towards the motherland and empathy towards the people.
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Welfare (Independent Charge) Shri Girish Chandra Yadav also addressed the program. On this occasion, Lucknow Mayor Smt. Sushma Kharkwal, MLA Shri OP Shrivastava, Shri Amresh Kumar, Dr. Neeraj Bora,Advisor to Chief Minister Shri Avnish Kumar Awasthi, Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare Shri Suhas LY, young participants and other dignitaries were present.