Mangan's District Level Youth Festival Celebrates Talent, Culture and Youth Leadership
Mangan, November 28 (IPR): A District Level Youth Festival was organised today at PM SHRI Mangan Senior Secondary School by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Mangan District in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The programme aimed to provide a dynamic platform for young people to express ideas, creativity and cultural identity while fostering leadership and civic awareness.
The event was graced by President, Ringhim Nampatam GPU, Mr Sherap Bhutia, as the chief guest.
The festival featured active participation from PM SHRI Mangan Senior Secondary School, Government Girls’ Senior Secondary School and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Phodong. A variety of competitions were conducted during the event, including folk group dance, folk group song, painting competition, declamation, poetry writing and story writing. The painting competition was based on the themes Nasha Mukt and Youth for a Healthy Lifestyle, while the declamation competition focused on the Emergency period and violation of the Constitution of India and safeguarding democracy and democratic values.
The programme was aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat, reflecting the guiding principles of Panch Pran and the cultural trajectory envisioned through the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. Through these cultural and literary engagements, students were encouraged to connect national ideals with local expressions of creativity and responsibility.
Addressing the gathering, Joint Director, Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Ms Janim Lepcha collectively highlighted the festival as a meaningful platform for nurturing local talent and encouraging youth expression. She underscored the importance of such events in giving visibility to young voices, promoting creativity and strengthening awareness on social, cultural and democratic values.
The Chief Guest, Mr Sherap Bhutia congratulated all participants for their enthusiasm and vibrant participation. He spoke about sports as an important avenue for career development, noting its role in building physical fitness, discipline, confidence and a balanced outlook among young people. He also gently urged students to remain mindful in their choices, stay true to their goals and maintain resilience while navigating challenges during their formative years.
The festival concluded on an inspiring note, celebrating youth potential, cultural harmony and the collective aspiration towards a healthy, democratic and developed India.
- Report from DIO Mangan