POONCH, OCTOBER 29: The District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) department Poonch on Thursday organised a District-Level National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 (Cultural Track) here in the Auditorium Hall, Government Degree College, witnessing participation of young talent from different zones of the district.
Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Amarjeet Singh was the Chief Guest, while Principal, Government Degree College Prof. Dr. Jasbir Singh attended as the Guest of Honour. Their presence added significance to the occasion and encouraged the participating youth to pursue excellence in cultural, creative and leadership activities.
The programme aimed to provide youth a platform to showcase their artistic abilities, cultural heritage, creative expression and leadership potential. The event featured varied cultural and literary activities, including Painting Competition, Poetry Competition, Folk Song, Folk Dance and Nukkad Natak, reflecting the rich cultural diversity, creativity and artistic talent of the youth of Poonch.
As many as 150 male and female individuals, in the form of Seven teams and representing different zones of the district, competed in different disciplines, showcasing their talent, confidence, teamwork and dedication.
To ensure a fair, transparent and professional evaluation of the performances, experienced and competent judges were appointed for each individual activity. The judges assessed the participants on the basis of relevant criteria, including creativity, originality, presentation, artistic skills, performance quality and overall impact.
Through activities such as painting, poetry, folk performances and street theatre, the event also promoted awareness, social responsibility, cultural understanding and the spirit of active youth engagement in nation-building.
The programme was organised under the overall supervision of DYSSO Mohammad Qasim and Activity In-charge Vijay Kumar Sharma.
Imtiaz Ahmed Lone was the Nodal Officer of the organising Committee constituted to coordinate the arrangements and facilitate the conduct of the scheduled activities.
