favafrerra seer arart University Grants Commission (Rae area, et aa) aan ee (Wins of Edvation, Govt. of Indi) wergeae oA AM, aE FFft-110002 Bchedur Shah Zafer Mor, New Debi-1 10002 Ph:.011-23236288/23239937 Prof. Rajnish Jain Fex: 011-2323 8858, Secretary E-mail : secy.uge@nic.in No. F.1-1/2021(Secy.) 7 January, 2021 Celebration of National Youth Day on 12" January, 2021 Respected Madam /Sir, As you are aware, the birth anniversary of the great Indian youth icon, Swami Vivekananda is celebrated every year on 12" January as National Youth Day. Swami Vivekananda accorded great importance to youth power towards nation building and universal brotherhood, Swami Ji considered education to be a continuous process in which all aspects of life, such as physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual should be imbibed. His contribution to the creation of ‘anew modern India is incredible. To commemorate the work done by Swami Vivekananda and take inspiration from his ideals, Universities and colleges are requested to organize the following activities with enthusiasm and fervor, adhering to the SOP in place in view of COVID-19: 1. Online lectures, Webinars on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda Online Essay writing competitions/ Debate competitions / Creative Writing/Poetry Recitation 3. Designing Virtual Posters depicting his works 4. Using Social media to share his ideas and teachings Further you are requested to share the activities undertaken by your institution on the University Activity Monitoring Portal of UGC (https://www.uge.ac.in/uamp) With regards, Yours — aj E Jain) To 1. The Vice Chancellors of all Universities 2. The Principals of all Colleges