The Theme of National Youth Day 2025 is ‘Arise, Awake, and Realize the Power You Hold’.
National Youth Day Significance
- To promote harmony and solidarity throughout the nation, individuals from all over India participate in a range of educational and cultural activities on National Youth Day.
- At Ramakrishna Math and Mission, Swami Vivekananda’s followers also arrange devotional activities, say evening prayers, and practice meditation to make National Youth Day special.
Why do we Celebrate National Youth Day
National Youth Day aims to motivate the youth to promote the country for a better future. Additionally, it seeks to implement the greatest teachings of the revered leader, Swami Vivekananda. In some regions of the nation, the day is also known as Yuva Diwas. Through it, the government hopes to inspire and assist the nation’s youth. The goals established for National Young Day in 2025 represent the hopes and dreams of the country’s young.
- Empowerment through Education: National Youth Day aims is to highlight the value of education as an instrument for self-determination. The objective is to support and enable all young people to have access to high-quality education, creating a generation that is prepared to make significant contributions to society.
- Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation is one of the main goals of National Youth Day in 2024. The focus is on inspiring the youth to think creatively, take risks and become job creators. Initiatives and programs will be started to assist young innovators and entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to reality.
- Mental Health Awareness: Acknowledging the significance of mental health, National Young Day aims to increase young understanding regarding mental health. The goal is to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health problems, offer resources for support, and advance an understanding and compassionate society.
National Youth Day History
- Swami Vivekananda’s birthday was initially observed as National Youth Day on January 12, 1984, by the Indian government. This year marks National Youth Day, observed around the country.
- The government’s main goal in making this decision was to raise the standard of living for the nation’s citizens by encouraging youth to take inspiration from Swami Vivekananda’s life and achievements to revitalize youth’s enduring vitality and strengthen the nation’s economy.