Shillong, October 31: The Meghalaya Youth Exchange Programme 2016 organised by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs from the 25th to 31st October, 2016 came to an end today with the Closing Ceremony which was held at J. N. Stadium, Polo Ground.
The Chief Guest for the function was Shri. K. S. Kropha, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. Speaking on the occasion He highlighted briefly on the history of our great Country, narrating to the youths the important contributions of prominent personalities such as Shri. Sardar Patel and Indira Gandhi in building a great nation like India.
He also urge upon the youth of Meghalaya to contribute positively towards the society and the country as a whole. He stressed on the importance of acceptance and tolerance towards people of different religion and backgrounds and to strive towards Unity through Diversity.
The Meghalaya Youth Exchange Programme 2016, has given a huge opportunity for the different youths of Meghalaya representing their respective Districts to learn and gain access to new ideas, perspective, beliefs, values and new attitudes to improving the quality of life.
Keeping in mind the motto of the program “Empowering the Youth, Powering the Nation”, the youths were exposed to various life skills & career oriented programs, they were also interactions sessions with many prominent personalities of the State such as actor Miss Andrea Tariang, Bansara Dhar (Archer), Mr. Eugene Niangti (Entrepreneur) etc to name a few. This Youth Exchange Program had given the youths a platform to showcase their various talents in singing, dances, quiz, debates etc and also enable them to have a healthy exchange in cultures of their respective Districts.
