The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a week-long National Youth Festival in the country commencing from the 12th of this month.
Every year, the festival is being held to commemorate the birth anniversary of youth icon Swami Vivekananda.
It began in 1995 as a major activity under the programme of National Integration Camp (NIC).
In collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and the National Service Scheme (NSS), the Government of India conducts this programme every year.