AALO, AUG 25:

West Siang district will host a special Yuva Connect programme under the Khelo India Samvad initiative on August 27 at Saint Francis de Sales (SFS) College and North East Frontier Technical University (NEFTU), Aalo, as part of the National Sports Day celebrations.

The programme is being organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, MY Bharat, National Service Scheme (NSS) and Sports Authority of India (SAI), with a focus on youth participation, sports development and nation-building.

National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. As part of the nationwide celebrations, Khelo India Samvad programmes are being organised across the country to bring together youth, sportspersons and other stakeholders.

A key highlight of the August 27 programme will be the virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, connecting more than eight lakh young participants across 1,600 locations. Participants and guests at both venues in West Siang will assemble at 10 am for the virtual interaction, followed by local youth engagement activities.

The programme will also feature an interactive session between MY Bharat volunteers and local sportspersons on the transformation of India’s sports infrastructure and the growth of the sports ecosystem.

A Yuva Samvaad will provide participants an opportunity to share their ideas, aspirations and suggestions on the future of Indian sports and the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Participants will be able to submit their suggestions through a dedicated QR code and take part in the VBYLD Quiz at the venues. The programme is expected to provide youth of West Siang with a platform to engage in discussions on sports, youth development and nation-building. (DIPR)