Yuva Sangam initiative promotes national unity, cultural exchange: Minister

Haryana Cooperation, Jails, Heritage and Tourism Minister, Dr Arvind Sharma, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is steadfast in promoting national unity and the rich cultural heritage of India.

As part of his vision, the Yuva Sangam initiative is connecting youth from different states, fostering cultural exchange and encouraging mutual interaction.

On Friday evening, the minister welcomed a 40-member delegation from the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, to his office here. The delegation, which is part of the fifth phase of the Yuva Sangam initiative, is visiting Haryana Central University, Pali (Mahendragarh), for a week-long cultural and educational exchange.

Addressing the youth, Dr Sharma said the Yuva Sangam initiative was aligned with PM Modi’s vision to promote national unity and enhance social harmony. The programme facilitates the exchange of students from one university to another across different states, where they immerse themselves in local culture, geography and heritage.

During the visit, the delegation had meaningful discussions with Dr Sharma on topics related to culture, heritage and development.

Dr Sharma stated that the Yuva Sangam initiative was an integral part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This initiative seeks to foster mutual understanding and cultural exchange among the youth of different regions. The minister took the opportunity to ask the participants about their experiences and encouraged them to actively engage with the cultural and developmental aspects of the country. He said such exchanges offered young people the chance to deepen their appreciation of India's rich history, cultural diversity and achievements.

Prof Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Haryana Central University, Pali (Mahendragarh), university nodal officer Dr Rajendra Prasad Meena and faculty members, including Vikas Siwach, assistant professor of tourism and hotel management, along with Amit and researcher Prerna were also present on the occasion.