JAMMU, Nov 1: The 5th North Zone Youth Festival–2026, being organised under the aegis of Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, will commence on November 2 at Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. The three-day festival will continue till November 4, bringing together young talents from across northern India on a common platform to celebrate Sanskrit, literature, culture and sports.
Approximately 500 students from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir are expected to participate in various academic, cultural and sporting competitions during the festival.
The event aims to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their talents while promoting healthy competition, cultural exchange, mutual understanding and the holistic development of young people. It will also encourage greater awareness of India’s rich cultural heritage and strengthen the connection of the younger generation with Sanskrit language and traditions.
Prof. Satish Kumar Kapoor, Director of the Shri Maharaja Ranbir Singh Campus, informed that the inaugural ceremony will be held on November 2. The festival is expected to witness enthusiastic participation from students representing different institutions across the North Zone.
The three-day event will feature a range of activities designed to encourage creativity, intellectual engagement, teamwork and sportsmanship among participants.
The festival is expected to emerge as a vibrant platform for young scholars and performers to interact, exchange ideas and celebrate India’s diverse cultural traditions. It will also provide an opportunity to strengthen inter-state relations and foster a spirit of unity among students through the shared values of education, culture and creativity.