Nandyal Collector Urges Youth To Join Viksit Bharat Nation-Building Effort

District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya urged young people in Nandyal to take an active role in achieving the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, saying they have a crucial part in nation-building.

She made the appeal at an event showcasing youth talent, organised by the District Youth Welfare Department at SVR Engineering College in Nandyal.

The event was inaugurated by the Collector along with Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari and Allagadda MLA Bhuma Akhila Priya.

Youth talent showcased through competitions

Competitions in folk song and dance, street play, painting and poetry writing were conducted as part of the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said youth festivals play a vital role in bringing out the hidden talent, skills, creativity, and artistic-cultural aptitude of young people.

She advised the youth to build leadership qualities, self-confidence, creative thinking, and various skills alongside their academic pursuits.

The Collector also urged them to work with discipline to achieve their goals.

She said young people should also take into account the experiences and guidance of their parents and teachers.

MP links youth role to Viksit Bharat 2047

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari said the primary objective of youth festivals was to unearth the talent and skills of young people.

She said such festivals also aimed to make the youth active participants in the nation’s development.

Ms. Shabari emphasised that the youth must play a pivotal role in achieving the goals of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘Swarnandhra 2047’.

The MP urged young people to utilise the emerging employment and self-employment opportunities as Rayalaseema moves towards development.

She expressed hope that the youth would hone their skills in line with evolving technology.

Ms. Shabari also said she hoped they would rise to high positions in various sectors in the future and serve society.

Call for constructive use of social media

Allagadda MLA Bhuma Akhila Priya said the youth play a crucial role in the development of the nation and society.

She emphasised the need to encourage the ideas, aspirations, and talent of young people.

The MLA also suggested using social media for constructive activities.

The programme placed youth skills, discipline, leadership and creativity at the centre of its message, with the Collector, MP and MLA all linking young people’s development to wider social and national goals.

The details were published on September 30, 2026, at 08:29 pm IST.

Source: The Hindu