Over 200 youths showcase talent at District-Level Youth Festival
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Pherzawl, November 13 2026: More than 200 youths participated in the District-Level Youth Festival 2026 held at the Indoor Hall, Parbung, in Pherzawl district on November 12 and 13, providing a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity, artistic abilities and cultural heritage.

The festival organised by the District Youth Affairs and Sports Office, Pherzawl, was held under the framework of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and National Youth Festival through MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

The festival featured a series of competitions, including singing, painting and traditional folk dance, witnessing enthusiastic participation from youths in the age group of 15 to 29 years.

The activities aimed at encouraging youth engagement, promoting national integration and preserving India's rich cultural diversity while fostering confidence, teamwork and personality development among participants.

District Youth Affairs and Sports Officer (DYASO) PC Lalremruata attended the programme along with Youth Officers Thangkhopao Gangte and M Thangngam Haokip as the presidium members.

Youth centres and caretakers across the district also took an active part in the festival.

Cash prizes were distributed to encourage and recognise the achievements of the participants and participants were also encouraged to register their profiles and apply through the MY Bharat Portal to avail themselves of opportunities and participate in various youth-oriented initiatives.

It may be noted that winners at the district level will advance to the statelevel competitions, while outstanding participants will have the opportunity to progress to the National Youth Festival.

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