Manipur University, 8/1/2025: Under the auspices of the Viksit Bharat Youth Leader Dialogue Challenge, the Viksit Bharat Essay Challenge Manipur State Team will participate in the prestigious National Youth Festival 2025, scheduled to be held from January 10–12, 2025, at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This team has been constituted under the supervision of Shree Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The initiative is spearheaded by Dr. Laishram Santosh Singh, Nodal Officer, Viksit Bharat Committee, and Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, Manipur University.
The National Youth Festival aims to foster national integration, communal harmony, and youth development by offering a platform for young individuals to showcase their talents in cultural and competitive events. Its primary objective is to empower young talents and inspire them to contribute to the nation's progress.
A total of 16 participants will represent Manipur at the event, including 14 students presenting essays on various themes and tracks. The team will be led by two esteemed faculty members: Dr. S. Sunil Singh, Department of Biochemistry, and Dr. H. Suraj Singh, Department of Anthropology, both from Manipur University.
In connection with this, a send-off ceremony was held on January 8, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal. The ceremony was graced by Shree Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, who extended his heartfelt wishes to all the participants. He encouraged them to strive for excellence and success at the upcoming National Youth Festival and expressed gratitude for the efforts of the organizers and participants in making this event a reality.
The Vice-Chancellor further emphasized the importance of such platforms in nurturing leadership and creativity among the youth. He extended his best wishes for a successful and inspiring event.
In turn, all the participants expressed their profound gratitude to Shree Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, for his unwavering support and guidance in ensuring the success of this remarkable initiative. The participants conveyed that they would forever cherish the kindness and encouragement extended by the Vice-Chancellor and are committed to making Manipur proud at the National Youth Festival 2025.