National Youth Day 2024, commemorating the 162nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, was celebrated by Ramakrishna Mission, Shillong, at Vivekananda Cultural Centre on 12th January 2024, Friday. Prof Pinakeswar Mahanta, Director, NIT Meghalaya was the Chief Guest and Shri Atul Nikam, Director Nehru Yuva Kendra, Shillong was the Guest of Honour.
Professor Mahanta applauded the services and ambience of the institute knitting brotherhood among cultures. He also reminded the youth about the National Youth Day theme of “Sankalp se Siddhi” that reminds us that a young mind can achieve anything.
Earlier in his address Sri Atul Nikam congratulated all members of Nehru Yuva Kendra and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Cultural Centre for taking part in this national celebration.
Swami Hitakamananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Shillong, in his welcome address encouraged the youth to draw inspiration from Swami Vivekananda from his life and works and research most of which are now available for reading online free of cost at the official website of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math.
Swami Divyaswarupananda, Centre In-charge, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Cultural Centre proposed the vote of Thanks.
One hour long cultural performances by the students of the Computer Centre portrayed diverse cultures of the North East. Nearly 400 participants were served with cooked prasad.
