Youth fests platform to hone talent: Sports MoS

Minister of State for Sports, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Gaurav Gautam has said youth festivals are a platform through which youngsters hone their talent, and progress in life.

The Minister of State was addressing the gathering as the chief guest at a zonal youth festival organised by Kurukshetra University at SA Jain PG College, Ambala City, on Tuesday.

Gautam said: “A glimpse of culture can be seen in youth festivals. In times to come, the youth will lay a strong foundation for the future of India. The Centre and the state government are continuously working to ensure the advancement of youth in every field. Youth will play a crucial role in shaping India in this changing era.”

On this occasion, he announced that he would give Rs 11 lakh for the college.

BJP district chief Mandeep Rana and several other party leaders were among the attendees of the event.

“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is progressing in every field. The youth must take the lead in strengthening the country’s economy. We must collectively fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of making India a developed country, and the youth have a key role to play in this. (They) must ensure their full participation in the One Nation, One Election campaign,” Gautam added.

He said repeated election expenditures cost crores of rupees, adding that, if One Nation, One Election was implemented, the money spent on elections could be spent on development projects — saving time and energy.

He said: “We must move towards a self-reliant India by purchasing indigenous goods. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state is progressing in every field. Continuous efforts are being made for the upliftment of the youth, and provide jobs on merit. The policies formed in the fields of education and sports have been yielding positive results.”

College Principal Abha Bansal provided information about the college’s activities.