A Youth Convention was organised on 2 August 2026 at Ramakrishna Mission, Cuttack. The programme was attended by 204 students along with 50 parents and devotees, reflecting a broad and engaged participation across generations.
The proceedings commenced with the lighting of the inauguration lamp, a traditional invocation marking the formal opening of the convention. The session that followed featured a series of lectures centred on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, with particular emphasis on ethics and values as propounded by him.
The Chief Guest for the occasion was Swami Maheshatmananda, Assistant Secretary, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Bhubaneswar, whose presence lent spiritual distinction to the gathering. The Chief Speaker was Prof. Arijit Sarkar of the Institute of Engineering, Lilua, Howrah, who addressed the assembly with insight and erudition. In addition, 12 students came forward to share their reflections on the ideas of Swami Vivekananda, alongside other dignitaries who offered their perspectives, making the convention a lively and participatory forum.
The collective focus of all addresses remained on the transformative ideals of Swami Vivekananda — a source of enduring inspiration for the youth of the nation.
