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Youth Conclave at Nehru Yuva Kendra

A Youth Parliament/Youth Conclave  on the theme of Skilled Youth, Empowered Assam was held at Dawson Higher Secondary school, Nagaon on Saturday. The conclave was participated by youth from different collages, members of Youth Clubs, members of student organizations and members of NGO’s from Karbi Anglong, Morigaon and Nagaon. The objective of the conclave is to enthuse the Sprit of patriotism and nationalism among the youths of Assam. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MP Rajen Gohain, Nagaon DC Monalisa Goswami were atttending the event.

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