Shillong, March 18 : The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, has announced the departure of an 82-member contingent of young talents to participate in the 8th North East Youth Festival 2025, held in Gangtok, Sikkim, from March 17th to 20th, 2025.
The contingent comprises 57 participants from the Khasi and Jaintia regions and 25 from the Garo Hills, highlighting the state’s cultural diversity. These youths will represent Meghalaya in a range of competitive and non-competitive events, including Group Folk Song, Group Folk Dance, Quiz Competition, Rock Band, One-Act Play, Solo Guitar, and Adventure Activities.
Participants were chosen based on their exceptional performances at the State-Level Youth Exchange Programme held in Shillong. The first and second runners-up from the programme have been given the opportunity to represent Meghalaya at this prestigious regional festival.
The North East Youth Festival serves as a vital platform for young individuals from across the region to display their talents, build camaraderie, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Northeast. The festival’s diverse events are designed to shape the youth’s mindset and prepare them for a prosperous, inclusive, and self-reliant Northeast, in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Meghalaya Champions Youth Empowerment
The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs is committed to empowering the youth of Meghalaya by providing platforms for them to showcase their talents and contribute to the region’s cultural and developmental landscape. The participation in the 8th North East Youth Festival underscores this commitment.
