Kashmir youth exchange programme begins on a grand note in Vizag
The Hindu
120 youth from Kashmir arrive in Visakhapatnam as part of the Youth Exchange Programme organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs. The inaugural event was held at VMRDA Children's Arena. Officials spoke to the youth about Andhra Pradesh, its culture, tradition and language.
Around 120 youth from Kashmir have arrived in Visakhapatnam as part of the ‘Youth exchange programme’ organised by the Department of Youth Services of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The six-day youth exchange programme officially began here on Tuesday, with Nehru Yuva Kendra organising an inaugural event at VMRDA Children’s Arena.
Youth from Anantnag, Baramulla, Badgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar areas are attending the camp.
Vijay Rao from Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NSS Programme Officer Harinadh, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan district officer G. Maheswara Rao and a few other personalities spoke to the youth about Andhra Pradesh, especially Visakhapatnam. They also explained to them the culture, tradition and language of the people here.
The officials said the motto of such youth exchange programmes is to orient, sensitise and spread awareness about the culture, tradition, food and language of people in various parts of the country.
Apart from organising a visit to important tourist destinations, showcasing various development projects in the city, the officials also proposed to organise various seminars, sessions, motivational talk on skill development and others for the youth.
Students from several colleges in Visakhapatnam showcased the dance forms of Andhra Pradesh. Youth from Kashmir also performed their folk art on the occasion and expressed their excitement to take part in the event. During the event, ‘Meri Mati – Meri Desh’ pledge was also taken up by the youth.
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