The Border Area Youth Exchange Programme (BAYEP) organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra commenced at the Youth Hostel, here today.
The guest states participating in the programme, which will conclude on March 9, are those from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim and West Bengal.
The youth exchange programme aims to bring youth from border and non-border districts together, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and promoting national integration. It seeks to strengthen unity and mutual understanding, bridging the gap between diverse regions.
North Eastern Council financial advisory Thanglemlian, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Kamakhya Prasad and Bobby Wahlang attended the inauguration programme as guests
In his address, Thanglemlian emphasised the crucial role of youth as a dynamic force for national progress. He highlighted their contribution to peace building, family support, and community development.
He said youth participation is vital for fostering social cohesion, promoting nationalism, and achieving overall progress and pointed out that in border areas, where cultural and regional diversity is pronounced, youth engagement plays a pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability.
Thanglemlian also praised the efforts of NYKS for organising such programs and encouraged the participants to make the most of the experience, to explore and to serve as ambassadors of their own states, promoting understanding and unity across diverse regions.
