Puducherry chosen as host of National Youth Festival.

Why in news?

• Puducherry has been handpicked to host the 25th National Youth Festival, organised as part of the Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav marking the 75th year of Independence, said Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur.

About 25th National Youth Festival

• Festival’s tagline is Saksham Yuva, Shashvath Yuva (capable youth, powerful youth).
• Around 1000 youths from across the country will participate in the festival who will go back with memorable moments they can cherish.
• The NYF focuses on the life and ideals of Sri Aurobindo, Subramania Bharathi and Swami Vivekananda.