The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar ▪ The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar will be awarded to young artists, and take place on November 22, 2024, which will be held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Award Details ▪ The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar was established in 2006. It honours the legendary Ustad Bismillah Khan. ▪ The award is given annually to artists under 40 years old. Eligible fields include music, dance, drama, folk and tribal arts, and puppetry. ▪ Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹25,000. They also receive a plaque and an angavastram Khelo India Youth Games ▪ Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games in April 2025, which marks the state’s first time as a host for this prestigious event. ▪ The Khelo India Para Games will follow shortly after, with a gap of 10 to 15 days, and this is the first time the Para Games will be held in Bihar. ▪ Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, supports this initiative. ▪ He stated that it aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. The goal is to bring Khelo India Games to every region of the country. ▪ Sports are essential for achieving a developed India by 2047. Young Leaders Conference for Developed India ▪ Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a Young Leaders Conference for Developed India will be held in Delhi on January 11-12 next year, as part of an effort to involve youth without political background in public life. ▪ About 2,000 youth will participate in person in this conference to be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. ▪ The Prime Minister made this announcement during his "Mann Ki Baat" radio program. ▪ The 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda will be celebrated on…
