13th Tribal Youth Exchange Program-Declamation contest, Swachtha Rally, Women empowerment sessions conducted during 7 day program 

Ludhiana, March 26, 2022: 13th Tribal Youth Exchange Program is being organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ludhiana , Min of Youth Affairs & Sports , Govt of India in collaboration with Min of Home Affairs , Govt Of India from 24th March to 30th March 2022 at Panjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana  in which 200 tribal youth from the state of Chattisgarh  along with 20 CRPF Jawans. 

The basic aim of 13th TYEP is to expose the tribal youth from the worst affected districts of the country to the cultural ethos, language and lifestyles of the people in Punjab, to the technological and industrial advancement that have taken place in Punjab with focus on various developmental activities, skill development, educational and employment opportunities available here, to sensitize the tribal youth about the rich traditional and cultural heritage and enable them to preserve it for the future generation, to help the tribal youth to develop emotional linkages with their peer groups in other part of the country and enhance their self esteem.

The opening ceremony was held on 24th March 2022 and the program was inaugurated by Hon ADC(Gen), Ludhiana. During the initial 2 days of the program, the participants were involved in various activities such as Yoga in the morning, followed by interactive sessions on Nutrition , women empowerment, skill development, culture exchange, cleanliness(Swachtha) drive etc
On 26th March Declamation contest for the participants was held in which participants took part with great energy, the judges appreciated all the performances, though Saisemal from Bijapur held 1st position. More interactive activities are planned throughout the days till the closing day on 30th March 2022.