New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and contribution to the national event.
The MY Bharat-NSS volunteers attended the Independence Day programme as special guests, giving them an opportunity to witness the celebrations and interact directly with the Union Minister.
During the interaction, Dr. Mandaviya appreciated the volunteers for their involvement in social service and urged them to continue contributing to nation-building and civic engagement. He said the energy, commitment and innovative ideas of young people would be crucial to achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat and a developed, self-reliant India.
The interaction also allowed the volunteers to share their experiences, ideas and aspirations with the Minister. The engagement highlighted the importance of creating meaningful platforms for young people to participate in public life and take up leadership roles in community and nation-building initiatives.
Earlier in the day, MY Bharat-NSS volunteers and students from eight schools and educational institutions across Delhi participated in a large-scale human formation depicting ‘Vande Mataram’.
Around 500 students took part in the formation, presenting a display of patriotism, national unity and collective participation as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
The programme underlined the role of youth volunteers in national events while providing them with opportunities to engage in civic activities and contribute to the broader vision of youth-led nation building.