PM Modi At National Youth Festival In Hubballi. See Pics

In an effort to honour Vivekananda's beliefs, teachings, and contributions and to inspire young people to follow his footsteps, the government designated the day as National Youth Day in 1984.

PM Mod At National Youth Festival In Hubballi. See Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the National Youth Festival in Karnataka's Hubballi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. (Image Source: PTI)

This is the 26th iteration of the National Youth Festival, which is being organised by the Karnataka government in cooperation with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. (Image Source: PTI)

The five-day event is scheduled to occur from January 12 to January 16. (Image Source: PTI)

The theme of 26th National Youth Festival is 'Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat'. Discussions at the youth summit will centre on five issues that span a range of work, business and innovation, climate change, health, and world peace. (Image Source: PTI)

The festival aims to step up the role of youth in nation building during Amrit Kaal. The goal is to spread the "Panch Pran" philosophy that the Prime Minister articulated in his Independence Day speech. (Image Source: PTI)

There will also be a special yogathan, which is expected to be the festival's main attraction and which is intended to inspire about 10 lakh people to practise yoga. (Image Source: PTI)

The festival connects the participants in the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' by bringing varied cultures from around the nation to a single stage. (Image Source: PTI)

The National Youth Festival's logo, which was selected in an open competition, was recently unveiled by the Karnataka government. It was created by Bansilal Ketki of Odisha, whose entry received praise from the judges. (Image Source: PTI)