Ranchi: Hon’ble Governor Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar today interacted with the participants selected from Jharkhand for the National Youth Festival–2026, to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, at Lok Bhavan, and encouraged them. On this occasion, he congratulated all the participants and extended his best wishes for an outstanding performance at the national level.
The Governor said that the selected youth would not only represent themselves but would also showcase the talent, culture, and confidence of the entire state of Jharkhand. Reaching this stage after passing through multiple levels of selection is a major achievement in itself and reflects their hard work, discipline, and continuous efforts. He also appreciated the contributions of the participants’ mentors and trainers.
The Hon’ble Governor stated that the National Youth Festival is not merely a competition, but a national confluence of ideas, values, and dialogue, where young people from different states learn from one another and experience India’s diversity up close. It presents a vibrant reflection of the spirit of “Unity in Diversity.” Referring to Swami Vivekananda’s words—“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is achieved”—he said that this thought forms the very soul of the festival.
He emphasized that the dream of Developed India @2047 can be realized only through the vision, determination, and actions of the youth. Therefore, maintaining a positive outlook and keeping national interest at the forefront is essential.
Addressing the participants, the Governor said that they would serve as youth ambassadors of Jharkhand on the national platform, and that their conduct, language, and behavior would reflect the image of the state. He urged them to maintain humility and discipline along with
self-confidence. He expressed confidence that all participants would perform excellently at the national level and return with not only awards but also valuable experiences, friendships, and inspiration, thereby bringing pride to Jharkhand.
On the occasion, the Governor’s Additional Chief Secretary, Dr. Nitin Kulkarni, said that the participants had delivered commendable presentations so far. He advised them to pay special attention to time management, slides, and content while making their presentations at the national level.
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