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Punjab State Youth Festival gets underway with a bang

S. A. S. Nagar, January 30, 2020 (Yes Punjab News)

“The complete eradication of drug menace is an article of faith with the Punjab Government which would not leave any stone unturned to achieve the target.” These views were expressed here today at Chandigarh University, Gharuan by the Sports, Youth Services and NRI Affairs Minister, Punjab, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on the occasion of inaugurating the two day Punjab State Youth Festival.

The minister further said that apart from rooting out the drugs from the sacred soil of Punjab, the empowerment of the youth also occupies priority in the scheme of things of the Government. Divulging further, he said that the Newly unveiled Sports Policy and giving Maharaja Ranjit Singh Sports Awards to 103 sportspersons, Initiating Mission Tandarust Punjab and the mega job fairs are a perfect example of the Holy commitment of the Punjab Government to provide adequate employment avenues to the youth and inspiring them towards robust health.

The highlight of today was the ‘Punjab Innovation and Start Exhibition-2020’ which witnessed a huge number of enthusiasts especially the youth who were eager to learn more about the start ups which are a futuristic concept.

On the occasion ‘The Punjab Youth Icon Awards-2020’ were conferred on Actor Kartar Cheema, Salman Khan’s Bodyguard Shera (Mansa), Roshan Prince, Karamjit Anmol, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Sunil Grover, Harshdeep Kaur, Actress Mandy Takhar, Nimrat Khaira, Surveen Chawla, Bunty Bains, Kulwinder Billa, Shipra Goyal, Satinder Sartaaj, Jordan Sandhu, Actress Preet Kamal, Ihana Dhillon, Akanksha Popli, Ritinder Sodhi, and many more.

On the occasion, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi and Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi were felicitated.

The exceptionally breathtaking performance by Actor – Singer Jordan Sandhu and others was greatly applauded by the audience.

Among other dignitaries present on the occasion included the Technical Education & Industrial Training, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Punjab, Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi, Secretary Tourism and Cultural Affairs Mr. Hussan Lal, Director Sports Mr. Sanjay Popli, Chancellor Chandigarh University Mr. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairperson Punjab State Social Welfare Board Mrs. Gursharan Kaur Randhawa, Deputy Director Sports Mr. Kartar Singh, Chairman Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC) Mr. K. K. Bawa, Actor Darshan Aulakh and Chairman Punjab State Youth Development Board Mr. Sukhwinder Singh Bindra.

The stage was ably compeered by Satinder Satti.

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