LG KT Parnaik said, youth of the nation are the driving force

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) : Governor Shri Lt. Gen KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM, YSM (Retd) on Wednesday flagged off the Arunachal Pradesh state contingent participating in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Open Amphitheatre of DK Convention Centre, Itanagar.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 is scheduled to take place during National Youth Festival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion.
The flag-off programme was organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Itanagar, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India.
In his address, the Governor extended his congratulations and best wishes to all the young people representing Arunachal Pradesh at the National Youth Festival. He highlighted the significance of their participation, stating that the students have undergone a meticulous selection process to represent the State and their representation is a matter of pride and privilege for both the individuals and Arunachal as a whole.
Emphasizing the vision of a ‘Vision Bharat @2047’, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Governor remarked that the youth of the nation are the driving force behind this transformation. He further added that when the inner talent of the youth shines, it propels the nation forward.
Further, the Governor also encourage the youth to showcase their inner potential and focus on holistic development. He commended the selected students for their achievements and stated that their participation will reflect Arunachal’s rich culture and diversity.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Ms. Jini Natung, Finance and Accounts Officer (Sports and Youth Affairs) who expressed gratitude to the Governor for his gracious presence and acknowledged the pride and responsibility of representing Arunachal at a national event. Furthermore, Mr. C Dangmei, District Youth Officer, NYKS provided a brief overview of the government initiatives on the grassroots level for the selection of youths for Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue event.
Shri ZignuNamchoom, Hon’ble MLA-Namsai also spoked on the occasion encouraging the participants to go and participate without fear and hesitation, with friends from the other states.
Following the speeches, the Governor officially waved off the Arunachal State Contingent for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue and the National Youth Festival 2025.