BANDIPORA: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Bandipora, organised the Inter-Zonal District-Level Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 at the Auditorium Hall of NM Higher Secondary School, Kaloosa, Bandipora, with the objective of providing young people with a meaningful platform to showcase their talents, creativity, cultural heritage and leadership potential.
Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Bandipora, Nazir Ahmad Mir, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest underscored the immense talent and potential of the youth of Bandipora, emphasising the need to identify, nurture, explore and provide appropriate platforms for emerging talent to flourish and gain recognition at various levels.
Highlighting the importance of youth empowerment in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat, he observed that the introduction of the New Education Policy (NEP) reflects a progressive approach towards education by creating wider opportunities and platforms for young people to express themselves and demonstrate their abilities across diverse fields. He emphasised that education must extend beyond conventional methods of learning and facilitate the holistic development of students by encouraging creativity, innovation and individual potential.
The ADDC also congratulated the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Bandipora, for its commendable achievements in various district-level, Union Territory-level and national-level competitions. He appreciated the department's contribution towards bringing laurels to the district and enhancing Bandipora's recognition and standing across different platforms.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from talented young individuals representing various zones of the district, providing them with a vibrant and inclusive platform to exhibit their artistic abilities, cultural heritage, creative expression and leadership qualities.
A diverse range of competitions and cultural activities were organised as part of the event, including painting, poetry, folk songs, folk dance, cultural performances and Nukkad Natak. Participants displayed remarkable enthusiasm, confidence, originality and artistic expression, reflecting the rich cultural traditions and creative potential of the district's youth.
The event was organised with the broader objective of strengthening youth engagement, identifying and nurturing emerging talent, promoting creativity, preserving and celebrating indigenous cultural traditions, and encouraging young people to participate actively in nation-building initiatives.
The programme further reinforced the importance of empowering the younger generation by providing them with opportunities to develop their capabilities, showcase their potential and contribute meaningfully towards the collective vision of a progressive, prosperous and developed India — Viksit Bharat.


