Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 12: Innovation, entrepreneurship and youth-led dialogue dominated the second day of AAROHAN 2026, National Youth Festival and Viksit J&K Young Leaders Dialogue, at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here today.
Organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports J&K, the event brought together young delegates, innovators and cultural contingents from several states to deliberate on contemporary issues ranging from artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship to cultural preservation and the Himalayan economy.
Young speakers presented papers and presentations on diverse themes during the day-long programme.
Jaiveer Singh from J&K spoke on preserving the region’s cultural heritage, while delegates from Maharashtra and J&K discussed the Himalayan economy and challenges faced by border youth.
A presentation on AI deepfake technology by Manish Kashyp from Chhattisgarh drew attention to emerging digital threats, while Sweta Shrivas highlighted opportunities in youth entrepreneurship through her presentation titled “Startup Swaraj.”
Delegates from Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh also spoke on entrepreneurship and skill development, while Krishna Reddy presented ideas related to Digital India and artificial intelligence.
Another presentation focused on sports fitness and youth wellbeing.
The hackathon segment emerged as one of the highlights of the programme, with participants showcasing technology-driven solutions and prototypes.
A mobile application developed as a digital de-addiction tool received appreciation from participants and organisers for its focus on mental health and lifestyle management.
An interactive session with RJ Nasir added to audience engagement during the event.
The second half of the programme featured cultural performances by contingents from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, reflecting India’s cultural diversity.
A spoken word performance by Heena Alam from Ghaziabad was among the major attractions.
Special performances included solo songs by participants from Gujarat and Rajasthan and a dance performance by the Government College of Physical Education (GCOPE), Ganderbal.
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