National Youth Festival NYF2011 Udaipur
Celebrated on the birthdayof Swami Vivekananda on
Jan.12th,National Youth Festival is organised every year
by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. January 12th

in India is celebrated as National Youth Day and the week,                                           
 commencing from that day, as the National Youth Week.                                                              
As part of the celebration, holding of National Youth Festival
 began in 1995 as a major activity under the programme of
 National Integration Camp (NIC). The Festival strives to
 propagate the concept of national integration, communal
harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure amongst the youth.

NYF 2011 is the 16th of its league, while the last one being held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The event is jointly organised and coordinated by the Government of India (GoI) and Government of Rajasthan (GoR) along with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS).
NYF 2011 is the 16th of its league, while the last one being held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The event is jointly organised and coordinated by the Government of India (GoI) and Government of Rajasthan (GoR) along with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS).

The magnificent city of Rajasthan – Udaipur will play host to the expected 5000 participants and all 35 states and UTs. Apart from the young enthusiasts and many government officials, the City of Lakes, for the first time in any NYF, will be graced by the presence of foreign delegations from ASEAN and SAARC. The event, with the theme 'Sabse Pehle Bharat', comprises competitive cultural events including folk & classical dances, one act plays, etc. and numerous non-competitive events.

Event schedule

The opening ceremony on 12th January, 2011 is all set to dazzle the City of Lakes in a spectacular cultural extravaganza

January 13th, 2011; Thursday
Classical Dances (Bharat Natyam)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Mridangam)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College Carnatic Vocal Solo
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Classical Dances (Bharat Natyam)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Hindustani Vocal Solo
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal Classical Instrumental Solo (Flute)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 14th, 2011; Saturday
Classical Dances (Kuchipudi)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Veena)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College Harmonium (Light)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Classical Dances (Manipuri)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Elocution
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Govind Kathakali Parikshalay, Lok Kala Mandal Classical Instrumental Solo (Sitar)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 15th, 2011; Saturday
Classical Dances (Kathak)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Alok School Auditorium, Sector - 11 Classical Instrumental Solo (Tabla)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College One Act Play
10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Railway Training Center, Sukhadia Circle Folk Dances
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sukhadiya Rang Manch Auditorium, Town Hall Folk Song
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meera Kala Mandir, Meera Kanya Vidyalaya Classical Instrumental Solo (Guitar)
2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Kumbha Hall, B N College

January 16th, 2011; Sunday
An impressive ceremony to conclude NYF 2011.