Jammu Youth Festival Phase-1 concludes

Dignitaries posing alongside participants during the Jammu Youth Festival.
Dignitaries posing alongside participants during the Jammu Youth Festival.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Jan 13: The Jammu Youth Festival Phase-1 organized by INARA, concluded with great enthusiasm and excitement. The event was inaugurated by Deepak Handa, President of INARA and featured a series of competitions and performances that showcased the talent of youth from the region.
The festival began with a yoga competition, followed by a painting competition that highlighted the artistic skills of the participants. The event also featured special performances by college students Mahira Tandon, Atulya Rajput, and Gorochana Salaria, which captivated the audience.
The main highlight was the J&K’s Got Talent show, with participants competing in various categories such as singing, dancing, and acting. The event also included two fashion shows-one focused on western styles and the other on traditional attire. The winners were announced across several categories, with Bignesh and Simran winning in the yoga competition, Hitesha in the artistic girls’ category, and Shanaya and Lavi winning in dancing under 10 years. In the singing category, Haziq Haq emerged as the winner. Fashion winners included Shivastha and Arshia in the girls’ category and Vansh Manhas Rajput in the boys’ category. The event was hosted by Sanjeevani Bhardwaj and concluded with a vote of thanks by Deepak Handa and Aman Gupta, expressing gratitude to participants, sponsors, and organizers.