Youth at core of govt policies: Saini
Says implemented numerous youth-centric schemes
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the government has consistently placed youth at the core of its policies and implemented numerous youth-centric schemes. He said over the past decade, the Central and state governments had accomplished what previous ruling dispensations could not achieve even in several decades.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Prernadaayi Samvad Karyakram (inspiring interaction programme) held with the Haryana state delegation participating in the 29th National Youth Festival-2026, in Panchkula as the chief guest. Gaurav Gautam, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, was also present on the occasion.
Earlier, the Chief Minister boosted the morale of the 64 young participants of the National Youth Festival–2026 during an interaction with them, posed for a group photograph, and flagged off the delegation. The delegation will represent Haryana at the National Youth Festival-2026 to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 9 to January 12, where its members will participate in various competitions, including group dance, debate, painting, young leaders’ dialogue, hack for social cause, and design for Viksit Bharat.
After flagging off the delegation, the Chief Minister interacted with the youth. He said, “The flag is not merely a piece of cloth, but a symbol of the values inherited from our ancestors, our brave culture, and the indomitable courage of the youth. It carries the trust that the entire state has placed in them. The National Youth Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Saint Swami Vivekananda, who was youthful not only in age, but also in his thinking, mindset, ideas and actions.”
He said, “The future of any nation is shaped by the strength of its youth. When young people are energetic, educated, self-confident and devoted to the nation, no goal remains unattainable. The youth of Haryana have always been hardworking, disciplined and patriotic, which is why they are playing a leading role today in every field, including the armed forces, sports, education, agriculture and entrepreneurship. Likewise, Haryana’s rich folk culture — its dances, music, art and traditions reflect simplicity, strength and warmth. When these are showcased at the National Youth Festival, the entire country will witness the true soul of Haryana.”
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that youth empowerment was the key to building a strong India. The nation’s youth must play a pivotal role if India had to emerge as a global leader.
He said, “It is the result of the Prime Minister’s efforts that India has today become the world’s fourth-largest economy. The Prime Minister’s vision is to make India a developed nation and the world’s largest economy by 2047.”
