NEW DELHI, Aug 12: Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju today said if energy of youth is channelised in right direction, the progress of country in various fields can gain momentum, and youth can become prosperous.
”India is a young country filled with immense potential. The development of the country is in the hands of youth who can shape its future. If the energy of youth is channelised in right direction, the progress of country in various fields can gain momentum, and youth can become prosperous,” said Rijiju while addressing a function where National Youth Awards were conferred on individuals and organisations for excellent work and contribution in different fields of development and social service.
The Minister said that the youth are idealistic, aim high and when they achieve their goals through their efforts, it becomes necessary to grant recognition to their efforts, which has been attempted through this programme.
The individual award comprises of a medal, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 50,000. The award to a youth organisation includes a medal, a certificate and a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000. In addition, 3 awards were also conferred to individuals for the Photo Exhibition on ”China through Eyes of Indian Youth – 2019”.
Congratulating the winners of the awards and greeting everyone on the occasion of the International Youth Day, Mr Rijiju said that the Ministry is organising various programmes to motivate youth, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rijiju said that the awards give recognition as well as encouragement to the winners, but at the same time gives them onerous responsibility to carry forward the good work being done by them, according to a statement here.
He said that one should not age in thoughts and action, and should remain young at heart.
During the National Youth Awards Function, Rijiju also inaugurated a Photo Exhibition on ”China through Eyes of Indian Youth – 2019”. It was an exhibition of photos taken by youth delegates who participated in the recent Youth Exchange Program to China. (UNI)
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