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Handbook of National Youth Festival 2021

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INDEX

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1. About National Youth Festival2. Stages of Campaign3. Date-wise Activities4. Flow of the Activity5. Participating Activities

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6. Participation Details7. State Level Requirement - Setup Elements8. State Level Requirement - Look and Feel9. Day Schedule Genre Wise10. Ground Execution Details11. Participants Journey 12. IMF Journey 13. HMI Journey14. Fit India

a. Musicb. Dancec. Regional Attire / Poshak d. Theatere. Visual Artf. Expression Artg. Knowledge Sessionh. Indigenous Activity

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BACKGROUND PREFACE

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The Government has been organizing National Youth Festival (NYF) since 1995. The

objective of NYF is to provide a platform to bring the youth of the country together in an

attempt to provide them opportunity to showcase their talents in various activities. It also

provides an arena, by creating a mini-India, where youth interact in formal and informal

settings and exchange their social and cultural uniqueness. This blend of diverse

socio-cultural milieu proves the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s commitment and belief in ‘Ek

Bharat Shrestha Bharat’.

So far 23 National Youth Festivals have been organized in different States of the

country. About 7000 youth participated in the last NYF organised at Lucknow. Hon’ble

Prime Minister of India addressed the youth, through video-conferencing on 12th

January, 2020. The Programs of the Festival included cultural programs, youth

convention, suvichar, exhibitions, adventure programs, etc

This Festival is the biggest Youth Festival organized every year by the Ministry in one

of the State willing to and equipped with to host it. During the Festival, various cultural

programmes (both competitive and non-competitive), Youth convention, Suvichar,

Exhibition, and Adventure programmes etc. are organized and about 5000 youth

delegates from different State/UTs take part in the Festival.

Every year the government of India host the youth festival in coordination with one state

government which acts as a host state. This year due to prevailing circumstances, the

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports resolved to conduct the festival in a virtual manner

by partnering with all the state governments and union territories

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The theme of the 24th National Youth Festival 2021 is ‘YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat

Ka”The National Youth Festival is like a mega National Integration Camp. NYF 2021

would connect across all States of the country. As the theme of 2021 NYF suggests, the

youth bring alive the celebration of the new India.

From 19th Dec 2020 the competition has been organised across all the districts of the

country. After the completion of district and state level events the national level events

will be held from 12th January to 18th January. Different competitive (Folk Dance,

Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Musical, Instrumental, Street play, Stand-up comedy etc) and

Non-Competitive Events (Yoga) will be showcased on virtual platform keeping in mind

the Covid guidelines. Audience from across the country will witness the NYF for the first

time on the virtual platform and see all the top performances and interaction with the

esteem judges.

NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL - BRIEFNational Youth Festival (NYF) is usually organized every year from 12th to 16th

January. 12th January being the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the great

philosopher and thinker, is observed as National Youth Day. The Festival is a National

Integration Camp on a mega scale.

Opening and closing ceremony: The festival is usually inaugurated on 12th January

where all the State contingents participate in the march past in their respective

traditional costume /attire followed by cultural events as decided by the State

Government. The closing ceremony is organized on 16th January where prizes for

various competitive events held during the festival are distributed.

Competitive Events: Competitive Events are held as individual as well as group items.

A panel of Judges drawn from reputed institutions judge the performances. The State

Government is responsible for making arrangements of each venue with proper light

and sound, uninterrupted power supply and all other logistic arrangements for smooth

conduct of the competitive events. They are also responsible for making available

sufficient number of volunteers at the venues of the competitive events. The conduct

of the competitive events and non-competitive events is done by NYKS.

STAGES OF THE CAMPAIGNS

Intra-State Level

Inter-State Level

National Level

19th - 27th Dec 2020: Backend and Coordination with local State team and Max team

28th - 29th Dec 2020: Checking and Supervision across all the states

30th - 04th Jan 2021: State level Intra-State

05th - 08th Jan 2021: Inter State Competition - National

09th - 11th Jan 2021: Edit for Virtual telecast

12th Jan 2021: Opening Ceremony

12th - 15th Jan 2021: Virtual telecast with Judges

16th Jan 2021: Closing Ceremony

DATE WISE

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In all the National Youth Festivals, a few themes which are relevant for the Youth of

the country are suggested by the chosen State Govt. A dominant theme is then

chosen by this Ministry.

The Themes for the last 7 National Youth Festivals were as under:

i. Fit Youth Fit India (2020)

ii. Sankalp Se Siddhi (2018)

iii. Youth for Digital India (2017)

iv. Indian Youth for Skill Development and Harmony (2016)

v. Youth for Clean, Green and progressive India (2015)

vi. Youth for Drug free World (2014)

vii. Celebrating Diversity in Unity (2012)

Communication of the competition at the district level for district competition for

getting participants for Intra State round

Data shared between the two teams – Max Local along with State Level +

NYKS team of local contacts and meeting of the local teams

Coordination and Information Dissemination between Central Max Team +

Local Max Team along with the State level teams and NYKS team

The discussion points between two teams will cover the following that will be

implemented at the District level

Communication to include – Do’s and Don’ts of the competition as provided

Max team along with the different categories and activities that the audience

can participate

State and National level Competition details and Winner gratification to be

communicated to attract more audience at the district level

Location of event at state level to be finalized by the State team in conjunction

with the local Max team keeping in mind all the necessary requirement details

mentioned in the briefing document submitted by Central Max team – in the

capital of the state

FLOW OF THE ACTIVITYBetween 19th - 27th December 2020: Backend and Coordination with local State team and Max team

a.

b.

c.

d.

Venue suggestion at the state level to be followed keeping in mind the pointers

provided by the Max team –

Venue should be hygienic,

Should have power supply,

Should accommodate 250+ people at one time, should have parking area.

Should be at a central location to ensure easy accessibility,

Should have facility to provide water / food etc.

Promotional activity will begin from 22nd December 2020 across all states

Genre wise performance to be followed.

Participants Age group – 18 to 29 years.

Judges finalization with the State team in conjunction with the Max Team

Registration on Microsite to start from 22nd December 2020

Technical element check

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S. No

1

2

3

4

Genre

Music

Dance

Regional Attire/

Poshak Show

Theatre

No. of Activities

1

2

3

4

1

1a

1b

1c

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

Activity

Classical Music - Instrumental - Solo

Classical Music - Vocal - Solo

Folk Songs - Group Performance

Indian Music - Bands - Group -

Count to be mentioned

Classical Dances - Solo

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

Kathakali

Folk Dance - Group

Filmy Contemporary Dance - Solo

Filmy Contemporary Dance - Group

Design - Traditional (Theme Based) - 2 (1 male +

1 Female)

Design - Modern (Theme Based ) - 2 (1 male + 1

Female)

Group Play - Hindi /English

Street Play -Theme Social Message

Number of

Participants

1

1

6

6

1

1

1

6

1

6

2

2

6

6

State Winners

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Total Count

3

3

18

18

3

3

3

18

3

18

6

6

18

18

National Winners

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Total Count

3

3

18

18

3

3

3

18

3

18

6

6

18

18

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S. No

5

6

7

8

Genre

Visual Arts

Expression Art

Knowledge

Sessions

Indigenous

Games

No. of Activities

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

1

2

1

Activity

Painting - Water

Sketching Pencil

Sculpture Making - Solo - With Mud

Photography - Environment

Creative Writing - Hindi / English - Topic - Utsah

Naye Bharat Ka

Poetry Writing & Narration of Poetry - Hindi /

English

Stand-Up Comedian act - Hindi /English

Elocution Competition - Youth & Aatmnirbhar –

Era of Start Up

Panel Discussions on International & new age

Indian Entrepreneurs

Yoga

Total Per State

Total Across 36 states

Number of

Participants

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

State Winners

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

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Total Count

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

6

3

3

171

6156

National Winners

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

72

Total Count

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

6

3

3

171

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POINTERS Registration Time and Date

No of Participants per activity

Duration for the activity

Dress Code

Ensuring the act doesn’t hurt any political or religious sentiments

HYGIENE PARTICIPATION POINTERS COVID Guidelines

Social Distancing

Judges decision

• Reporting Time – 9 am (tentative to be confirmed)

• Maximum performance time – 5 mins

• Number of Participant – 1 person

• Costume should be elegant and presentable

• Theme based performance and should adhere to norms of public performance

• Performance or music should not include foul language, should not hamper any religious

sentiments, and should not create any political unrest. Any performance containing above

elements will be disqualified on the spot.

• Instruments and music piece to be carried by participants for their respective performance

• Covid Guidelines to be strictly followed - Mask, sanitize your hand before and after the

performance, keep your instruments sanitized, maintain social distance while interacting and

performing

• Judging will be based on quality, selection of song, composition and overall presentation.

• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable

• Winner will move to the National level, information for which will be shared post selection.

• Participants should take care of their own belongings and should not leave it unattended at

any time.

Classical Music - Instrumental / Vocal

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant Movie/Music Name Song Performance

Point (1-10) 1 being lowest & 10 being Highest

Costume Bonus for number of participant

18

19 20


• Duration of performance – 5 mins

• Number of Participant – 1 person

• Classical performance can be any of the following

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

Kathakali

• Costume should be elegant and presentable and should be as per the genre to get more points.

• Theme based performance and should adhere to norms of public performance.


sentiments and should not create any political unrest. Any performance containing above


• Instruments and music piece to be carried by participants for their respective performance.

• Covid Guidelines to be strictly followed – Wear mask, sanitize your hand before and after the


performing.

• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.


• Participants should take care of their own belongings and should not leave it unattended at any

time.

Dance - Solo (Classical + Contemporary)• Reporting Time – 9 am (tentative to be confirmed)

• Maximum performance time – 5 mins

• Number of Participants – Group of 4-8 people

• The performance can be primitive or folk (not classical or ballet)

• Costume should be elegant and presentable.

• Theme based performance and should adhere to norms of public performance.




• Instruments and music piece to be carried by participants for their respective performance

• Covid Guidelines to be strictly followed – Wear mask, sanitize your hand before and after the


performing.

• Judging will be based on quality, selection of song, composition, and overall presentation.

• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.



time.

Music - Folk Songs - Group Performance

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10




JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10





• Duration – 20 mins

• 2 people team participation (1 male and 1 Female)

• All the things needed for designing will be brought by the participants

• Maximum points will be given on the how best the traditional/modern aspects are coming out

from the designs

• Designs should not hurt any religious sentiments and should not create any political unrest. Any

performance containing above elements will be disqualified on the spot.



performing




any time.

• Judging criteria (attached sheet)

• Designs should be unique and should be a copy of any existing designs

Regional Attire / Poshak Show - Design -Traditional / Modern 2 (1 male + 1 Female)• Reporting Time – 9 am (tentative to be confirmed)

• Duration of performance – 10 mins maximum

• The performance can be primitive or folk (not classical or ballet)



• Theme based performance and should adhere to norms of public performance




• No Vulgar Steps or dance moves will be allowed.

• Covid Guidelines to be strictly followed – Wear mask, Sanitize your hand before and after the


performing.




time.

Dance - Folk / Contemporary Dance Group

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10




JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10




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• One per person participation

• Theme to be followed as per the directives provided

• All the things needed for designing will be brought by the participants

• Maximum points will be given on the how unique the designs are

• Designs should not hurt any religious sentiments and should not create any political unrest. Any

performance containing above elements will be disqualified on the spot.



performing




any time.

• Judging criteria (attached sheet)

• Designs should be unique and should be a copy of any existing designs

Visual Arts - Painting - Water / Sketching - Pencil / Sculpture making - Mud / Photography - Theme based Environment


• Duration of performance – 15 mins



• Theme based performance – Social Message

• Performance should adhere to norms of public performance

• Message should not be negative and should not be very boring

• Overall play should be entertaining or could have a social message

• Performance should not include foul language, should not hamper any religious sentiments and

should not create any political unrest. Any performance containing above elements will be

disqualified on the spot.

• All props will need to be carried by the participants

• Covid Guidelines to be strictly followed – Wear mask, Sanitize your hand before and after the


performing




any time.

Theatre - Play Group and Street Play

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant Name of Act Name of ActPerformance



JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant Performance


Bonus for number of participant

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• Elocution Duration – 15 mins maximum

• Participant - Solo

• Social distancing should be maintained between the participants

• Topics for the same - Youth & Aatmnirbhar – Era of Start Up

• Discussions should not hamper any religious sentiments and should not create any political

unrest. Any performance containing above elements will be disqualified on the spot



performing




time.

Knowledge Session – Elocution Competition -Youth & Aatmnirbhar – Era of Start Up


• Duration – 15 mins Maximum

• One per person participation

• Performance should not hurt any religious sentiments and should not create any political unrest.

Any performance containing above elements will be disqualified on the spot.

• Standup Comedy performance should not hamper any religious sentiments and should not

create any political unrest. Any performance containing above elements will be disqualified on

the spot

• If any props needed will be carried by the contestants



performing




time.

Expression Art - Creative Writing - Hindi / English - Topic - Utsah Naye Bharat Ka, Poetry Writing & Narration of Poetry - Hindi / EnglishStand-Up Comedian act - Hindi /English

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant



JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant Name of Act PerformanceCreativity


Bonus for number of participant Knowledge PerformanceCreativity

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• Things required for games will be carried by the participants



performing



time

Indigenous Activity


• Panel Discussion Duration – 15 mins

• Participants – 5 at a time in panel discussion


• Topics International & new age Indian Entrepreneurs

• Discussions should not hamper any religious sentiments and should not create any political

unrest. Any performance containing above elements will be disqualified on the spot



performing




time

Knowledge Session - Panel Discussions on International & New Age Indian Entrepreneurs

JUDGING CRITERIA

Sr.no

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Name of Participant No. of Participant



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Knowledge PerformanceCreativity

No. of Activities

1

2

3

4

1

1a

1b

1c

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

Number of Participants

1

1

4 to 8

4 to 8

1

1

1

4 to 8

1

4 to 8

2 (1 male + 1

Female)

2 (1 male + 1

Female)

4 to 8

4 to 8

Duration of Performance

5 mins

5 mins

5 mins

5 mins

5 mins

5 mins

5 mins

10 mins

5 mins

10 mins

20 mins

20 mins

15 mins

15 mins

Activity

Classical Music - Instrumental -

Solo

Classical Music - Vocal - Solo

Folk Songs -

Group Performance

Indian Music - Bands - Group -

Count to be mentioned

Classical Dances - Solo

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

Kathakali

Folk Dance - Group

Filmy Contemporary Dance -

Solo

Filmy Contemporary Dance -

Group

Design - Traditional (Theme

Based) - 2

(1 male + 1 Female)

Design - Modern

(Theme Based ) - 2

(1 male + 1 Female)

Group Play - Hindi /English

Street Play -Theme Social

Message

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Genre

Music

Dance

Regional Attire/

Poshak Show

Theatre

No. of

Activities

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

1

2

1

Number of

Participants

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Duration of

Performance

20 mins

20 mins

20 mins

20 mins

15 mins

15 mins

15 mins

10 mins

15 mins for panel

discussion

15 mins for

participation

Activity

Painting - Water

Sketching Pencil

Sculpture Making - Solo -

With Mud

Photography - Environment

Creative Writing - Hindi /

English - Topic - Utsah Naye

Bharat Ka

Poetry Writing & Narration of

Poetry - Hindi / English

Stand-Up Comedian act -

Hindi /English

Elocution Competition -

Youth & Aatmnirbhar – Era

of Start Up

Panel Discussions on

International & new age

Indian Entrepreneurs

Yoga

Genre

Visual Arts

Expression Art

Knowledge

Sessions

Indigenous

Games

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SETUP ELEMENTS FOR STATE LEVEL AUDITION

NYF - State Event SOP

S.No.

A

1

2

3

4

B

1

2

3

4

C

1

2

D

1

2

3

4

E

1

2

3

Heads

Registration Booth

Backdrop

Table -2 Nos + Chair- 4 nos

Barricading for Cue up /

Wooden Fencing

Standees

Activity Booth

Standees

Table -1 Nos + Chairs- 2 nos

Bib / Stickers for participants

Marker

Security Guards + Barricading

Security Guard / Local Police

Barricading for Cue up /

Wooden Fencing

Stage Setup

Stage + Stairs

Backdrop

Side Panels

Camera riser

Venue Branding

Standees

Panels 8 x 8 fts

Entry Arch

Detail

Flex Banner Mounted

2 rows for 10 fts each

for Instructions

for 40 Fts

as per the venue

Size

8 x 8 fts

10 fts x 4 fts

6 x 3 fts

6 x 3 fts

40 fts x 4 fts

24 fts x 12 fts

12 fts x 8 fts

3 fts x 8 fts

4 fts x 4 fts

6 ft x 3 ft

8 ft x 8 ft

Qty

1

2

2

4

2

2

200

10

12

2

1

1

2

3

10

8

1



S.No.

F

1

2

3

4

5

6

G

1

2

3

4

5

6

H

1

2

3

I

1

J

1

2

3

4

Heads

Production - Sound

PA System -or 200 paxs

Cordless mic

Wire Mic

Mic Stand

Audio Mixer

CD Player

Production - Light

Parcans

LED Parcans

Moving Heads

Light stand

Dimmer

Light Controller

Production - AV

Laptop

Live mixing Video camera setup

Photographer

Power

Genset - 62.5KVA + Cabling

Permissions

PPL

IPRS

NOVEX

Any other permission

Detail

2 bass + 4 Top

3 camera setup

if Required

if Required

if Required

if Required

Qty

1

2

4

2

1

1

16

8

4

2

1

1

1

3

1

2

1

1

1

1

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S.No.

K

1

L

1

2

3

4

M

1

2

N

1

2

3

4

5

O

1

Heads

IT Requirement

High Speed Internet Connection/

Manpower

Emcee / Anchor

Volunteers

Supervisor

T Shirt for Volunteers

Food & Beverage

Water - Packed Glasses

Packed Food

Covid Precaution

Sanitizer - 5 Liters

Sanitizer dispenser

Mask

Gloves

Thermometer

Participant TBL

All participants TBL

Detail

10 MBPS

Regional Emcee

Reg - 2 + Genre - 2 +

Competition - 8

Required as per the

participants

To check the temperature

Taken care by State and

supervise by Agency state

team

Size Qty

1

14

2

30

200

200

1

3

200

100

1

LOOK AND FEEL OF THE SETUPEntrance Area

RegistartionArea

Stage Setup

All the States will share videos of the finalist from that particular state, Genre / Activity wise performance who will be

qualified for the Nationals, Recording for the same should be sent across by the states to the Central EMA team in

MP4 format with appropriate lighting and clear sound.

The same can be uploaded on the given link shared by Central EMA team, in which there will be a folder which will

be state wise followed by sub-folders for activity and category for uploading and the access will be given to the State

Level SPOCs, the same needs to be uploaded within 24 hours of the activity.

State Team can upload the same the data with the help of a High Speed broadband connection.

Requirement from the state team for National Final Participation - (Virtual Showcase)

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28th - 29th December 2020: Checking and Supervision across all the states Checklist maintained by the two teams to be confirmed and ticked for all the

elements discussed in the first meeting

Any areas of concerns to be flagged off at this stage to ensure State level

preparation is in place

All tech elements – namely to be checked by both teams to ensure

preparedness of the state level audition

Check on all the promotional activities and the output from there promotional

activity

30th - 4th Jan 2021:State level - Intra-State State level performance will be conducted in coordination with the Max team

Winner will be shortlisted and asked to stay back for the Inter State level

They will be briefed on the Inter-state competition along with the support of the

Max team

5th - 8th Jan 2021 - Inter State Competition – National Inter State competition will happen genre wise

Recording of competition across all the states to be done by the states team in

coordination with the Max team

State team to share all the recording with the Max Central team with the help of

Max local team

9th – 11th Jan 2021 Edit for Virtual telecast to ensure we have all the performance packaged with

the communication done by Max Team

12th Jan 2021 Opening ceremony to mark the National Youth

Showcasing the journey of YUVAAH – The National Youth Festival 2021

Bringing alive the different performance from the State level

12th – 15th Jan 2021 Virtual telecast with Judges and Anchor interacting and evaluating the

performance.

Audience viewing through social media.

16th Jan 2021 Closing Ceremony with top dignitaries speech

Top winner from each activity to perform

DAY SCHEDULE GENRE WISES. NO

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

GenreMusic

Dance

Regional Attire/ PoshakShow

Theatre

Visual Arts

Expression Art

Knowledge Sessions

Indigenous Games

Day Schedule5th - 6th Jan 21

6th -7th Jan 21

5th Jan 21

6th Jan21

7th Jan 21

8th Jan 21

8th Jan 21

8th Jan 21

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Promotional plan for the state level auditions to get participation

Local promotions through internal channel

Poster / Banner activity to be conducted at the local / district level

Technical elements to be arranged for the State level audition

Max State level coordinators to support the State level team in any areas of

support to ensure smooth functioning of the Pre-Promotional activity

Hierarchy structure to be followed for any escalation required from both teams

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MAX GROUND TEAMState Team head – KRA Key responsible person for the respective state and Leading the state team

with 2 supervisors (event manager + operation)

Co-ordinate with the state nodal officer & government departments

Updating on each activity of state level to HO team /central agency team (CAT)

Push the state govt. officer for more participations and connected with them

Plan all the activities / events at the state level

Helping the state nodal officers to organise the event and coordinate with the

same with the CAT (central agency team (CAT).

Responsibilities also to set goals for the team and seeing projects through to

completion.

Make sure all state event SOP is taken care of.

Role of Supervisor 1 - Event Manager – KRA Key responsible person to handle the event and all logistics as per the mandate

of state event SOP.

Handle co-ordination with state nodal officers related the event /activities.

Do the proper recce of the venue and update the state nodal officer about the

requirements

Make sure that event starts on time and take care of all the branding elements

Make sure all participants perform as per the time

Handle all the Production requirements – like light, sound, AV and Camera

recording.

Make sure all recording is sent to Delhi / HO office

Responsibilities may also include managing and instructing the site workers

and make sure to get the setup ready by time.

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Role of Supervisor 2 - Operation - KRA Key person to handle all logistics of event and at venue

Make sure all participants get the registration process done

Smooth flow and out flow of the participate at the premise

Handle the F&B for the participants and guest / judges at the venue

Support the event manager in all co-ordination jobs

Handle the unground manpower / security team.

PARTICIPANTS JOURNEY

MAX teamto coordinate

with LocalState Bodies

Reminder SMS to be sent

to all Participants

Close coordination with State Teams to

ensure on ground event is executed smoothly

Local MAX team to assist State Team with registrations

of participants

Regular Updates to all the participants

will be given

Assisting with travellogistics – Like time

of departure, venue details etc will be shared

Ensuring all the COIVDprotocols are followed

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Activities Proposed by IMF for 24th National Youth Festival, Sponsored by Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt Of Indiaa)Winter Alpine Skills Climbing Camp in Uttarakhand Himalaya during January–2021.

National Winter Alpine Skill Climbing Camp is being organized in Uttarakhand Himalaya during January

2021. The aim of this programme is to promote Winter Climbing Skills during winter conditions and to

select young mountaineers from all over India for Mountain Leadership Training Programme. The

participants, through this program, will be trained in Winter Climbing, Route Opening, Lead Climbing,

Winter Survival, Winter Camping, Alpine Climbing, Theory Classes on Self Sustained Mountaineering,

Principles of Safety, Trekking & Environmental Related Issues in Indian Himalaya.

b)Cleaning Expeditions under “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.

In keeping with the National directive, IMF will organize Clean Himalaya Programme with four Cleaning

Expeditions in Indian Himalaya in Arunachal Pradesh/Ladakh/Himachal Pradesh/Uttrakhand and

Sikkim/West Bengal on the major high altitude trekking routes during January/February 2021.These

cleaning expeditions on trekking routes, frequented areas by climbers of Indian Himalaya as feasible in

the winter conditions will be sent. The cleaning expeditions will ensure bringing back Bio Non

Degradeable waste like used tins , plastic scrap and other items left over by the previous expeditions

and trekkers. The cleaning expeditions will not only clean the mountains and trekking routes, but will

also motivate and involve youth of the villages in far flung areas in cleaning activity and spread the

message of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.in the Himalayan hinterland. The main aim is to bring down the

garbage to Base Camp and Road Head for proper disposal. These expeditions will go a long way in

contributing to preserving of the fragile ecology of our mountainous regions.

c) High Altitude Winter Trek in Arunachal Pradesh.

To explore undertake a challenging Winter Trek in less frequented ares of areas of Himalaya, in

challenging winter conditions and promote the spirit of adventure in the Youth of India in the North East

Region, a High Altitude Winter Trek in January 2021 will be conducted in Arunachal Pradesh. Training

on Winter Camping, Winter Survival, Trekking skills etc in winter will be imparted.

d) Sport Climbing Activities

Sport Climbing has emerged as one of the most dynamic sports of the world, which has fired the

imagination of our youth. Basic / Intermediate Level Sport Climbing & IMF Youth Climbing

Championships/ Training at five IMF Zones.i.e North, East, West, North East and South Zones will be

conducted for the Youth of the country in January, 2021.

Virtual Activities Proposed for 24th National Youth Festival, Sponsored by Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt Of Indiaa) Screening of Selected IMF Webinars on ( 10 to 15 minutes):-

(i) Photography.

(ii) Interesting Journeys.

(iii) Wild life.

b) IMF Film Festival. (IMF Youth Adventure Youth Festival ). Select screening of short high

octane and adrenalin films to motivate Youth. Each film varies 8 to 10 films.

b) Online Workshops on :-

(i) Planning for an Outdoor Trek.

(ii)The art of Back Packing.

c) Motivation Talks - Motivation Promotion of Adventure Sports, through short 10 minutes talks by

prominent Youth Mountaineers like Shri Kiren D’ Souza, Ms Prerna Dangi, Mr. Keval Hiren Kakka ,

Mr. Arjun Bajpayee , Ms. Arunima Sinha etc, will be done in January 2021. These talks will be online.

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ACTIVITIES PROPOSED BY HMI I.R.ONATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL 2021.

First Ever - Kanchenjunga Skydiving Trial from Para Glider, Pelling, Sikkim

1. First ever - kanchenjunga skydiving trial from para glider, pelling ,sikkim

2. World record attempt for surya namaskar relay to commemorate 75 glorious years of indian

independence live at hmi and online pan india

3. Mission Mountain 2 Ocean” ( 20 Dec 2020 12 Jan 2021) HMIs Survival & Rescue trg cum

Cleaning Expedition Mission Mountain 2 Ocean” ( 20 Dec 2020 12 Jan 2021

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT FOR SURYA NAMASKAR RELAY TO COMMEMORATE 75 GLORIOUS YEARS OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE LIVE AT HMI AND ONLINE PAN INDIA1. Introduction on 15th Aug 2019 the Team HMI created a world record by performing Surya Namaskar and other Yoga Asanas at the summit of Mt. Elbrus in Russia at an altitude of 18600 ft. This was the first time that any mountaineer made such an attempt to perform Yoga or Surya Namaskar on the top of any mountain peak.

2. Proposal to showcase the true spirit and enthusiasm of young India and carrying forward our rich cultural heritage it is proposed to conduct relay event of Surya Namaskar at HMI in which about 150 participants will do Surya Namaskar for 75 hours( 09 Jan -12 Jan 2021).The grand finale will be conducted online PAN India in which the masses will be approached to perform minimum 12 SURYA NAMASKAR on 12 Jan 2021 (between 0600 am to 1030 hrs, due to different weather conditions etc.) at their own location (indoor/ outdoor), upload photo footage on a particular website or email. Whereas, the main event will culminate at HMI with Live Suryanamaskar and Yoga performance along with felicitation of all participants at HMI.

Digital certificate will be provided to Online participants.

3. WHY ONLY SURYA NAMASKAR The traditional Surya Namaskar consists of 12 Asanas and these 12 Asanas benefits the whole body and is useful for people of any age and physical structure. In fact, it is a simple yet complete exercise for the whole body. Also, it will be a precursor for Young India to represent the Indian youth under the banner of YUVVAH, while the Sun transits into Makara in its northward journey known as Uttarayan. The simple Asanas of Surya Namaskar would be taught online from 4/5 Jan 2021.

4. Guinness Book of World Records As discussed as later stage, on direction from MoYA ,we would approach to Guinness Book of World Records for Certification.

5. Online Participation by Institutes/ Govt. Organization To encourage online participation from various organisations including the Armed forces/Para Military/Police Forces, Civil Organisations, Schools and Colleges a letter and the details of event is proposed to be sent from Min of Youth Affairs & Sports.

1. Introduction On 15 Dec 2020 ,Himalayan Mountaineering Institute set a new milestone in WestSikkim, in close proximity of Mount Kanchenjunga the third highest peak in the world, by undertaking the first ever trial of Sports Skydiving from a height of 7000 AMSL using a TANDEMPARA GLIDER with an aim to introduce Kanchenjunga skydiving as annual event. The skydiving was dedicated to National Youth Festival 2020- 2021, to spread awareness to general mass about the importance of wearing masks, follow healthy lifestyle and promote FIT INDIA. Theconcept was initiated in 2019 by HMI. Trial of Sports Skydiving was undertaken by Principal HMI from a Tandem paraglider.

2.Uniqueness to undertake Skydive from paraglider As a standard practice in vogue, all across the world Skydive Jump have been organised from aeroplane, helicopter etc. Very rarely it is undertaken from a paraglider. This is the first time in Indian that parachuting trial from paraglider undertaken by anyone in proximity of Mt. Kangchenjunga, the third higher mountain peak in the world.

3. Plan. HMI is undertaking KANCHENJUNGA Skydive Jump trials ( first of its kind in India ) from paraglider in Pelling district (in West Sikkim) and the video footage, photographs would be used for promotion of National Youth Festival 2020-21. The event would give ADRENALINE JOSH to youths to accept new challenges and showcase the true spirit of Indian Youth across the world. The next phase of jumps will continue from 22 Dec 2020 to 19 Jan 2021 (as per weather condition)

PHASES OF SURYANAMASKAR EVENT HMIs Survival & Rescue trg andCleaning Expedition Mission Mountain 2 Ocean (20 Dec 2020, 12 Jan 2021)

a) Phase One Online Suryanamaskar Trg rom HMI 5- 7 Jan 2021.

b) Phase Two live at HMI from 09 Jan to 12 Jan , Attemt to do 75 hrs Surya Namaskar, Non

Stop RELAY

Live Inauguration by MoYAS at HMI / online 08/09 Jan 2020.

Live at HMI - 150 participants at HMI, 15 participants in each shift of one hrs rotation perform

Suryanamaskar for 75 hrs =33,750 / Surya Namaskar.(09 Jan 2021, 0800 hrs to 12 Jan

2021,1100hrs).

c) Phase Three Grand Finale On line as well as live on 12 Jan 2021

Event at National Level and Global level ,1 hrs Surya Namaskar, minimum 11

Suryanamaskar by each participant , Online and Live in Different Centre on 12 Jan 21.

Event promotion and Support from MoYA for large scale publicity including participation by

Yoga icons, Fitness Icons, Brand Ambassador, support from like Isha Yoga, Patanjali etc.

d) Digital Signature of MoYA&S or Sports icon and HMI official on Participation certificates.

e) Record recognition and felicitation of masses.

(i) Phase One Team of 25 members undertaking expedition in Kanchenjunga National Park

(14600 feet) Sikkim, Flag in 29 Dec 2020

160 local youth undergoing Survival and Disaster, Rescue training. Helicopter rescue drill

planned on 27 and 28 Dec 2020.

(ii) Phase two: Survival & Rescue trg cum Cleaning Expedition in Andaman & Nicobar Island

10 Jan 2021, 100 participants will commence Survival & Rescue trg and beach cleanliness

drive on 10 Jan 2020.

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FIT INDIAHon’ble Prime Minister has launched the “Fit India Movement” on 29th August 2019 with a view to

make physical fitness a way of life. Fit India Movement aims at behavioural changes- from

sedentary lifestyle to physically active way of day-to-day living. Fit India would be a success only

when it becomes a people’s movement. We have to play the role of a catalyst. It is a movement to

take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness. It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to

work towards a healthier India. As part of the movement, individuals and organisations can

undertake various efforts for their own health and well-being as well as for the health and

well-being of fellow Indians.

The Fit India Movement is a movement to take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness. It

provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India. As part of the

movement, individuals and organisations can undertake various efforts for their own health and

well-being as well as for the health and well-being of fellow Indians.

Fitness is not a luxury but a necessity in today’s world. Being fit is not that of a difficult task as we

think. Small lifestyle changes help us in becoming fitter like running, walking, cycling, using stairs

instead of lifts, etc. To raise awareness and to provide platforms for the citizens on fitness, the Fit

India Movement is dedicating the whole month of December for fitness.

The Fitness month starts with the Fit India School Week where all schools across the country will

dedicate one week of their choice to Fitness activities and crores of school children will benefit from

it. Along with Fit India School week, the concept of Fitness Prabhatpheri will be launched for the

first time to raise awareness of fitness amongst the citizens. People can be a part of Prabhatpheri

between 1st to 6th December 2020.

The other biggest event during this month will be the Fit India Cyclothon. This will be the 2nd

edition of this mega Cycling event that will be for 25 days starting from 7th December till 31st

December 2020 held across the country in each district, town, and village. Citizens can participate

in the Fit India Cyclothon by registering on the website, cycle daily a distance of their choice, and

share their images and videos on social media tagging @FitIndiaOff.

So get ready to unleash your fitter side and give your contribution to making India a fit nation!

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