National Youth Day Celebrations – Swami Vivekanand’s Birth Anniversary


Toronto/cmedia: On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which is also celebrated as National Youth Day, various events were organized on 12 January 2022 by the Consulate General of India, Toronto India.

An online quiz on the life and ideology of Swami Vivekananda and a webinar on “Vision of
Youth for India@2047″ was also included. The quiz received enthusiastic participation from Indian students of the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, Seneca College, and Lambton College.

During the webinar, Consul General delivered a talk on the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda urging the students to take inspiration from Swamiji’s life and work for the betterment of their motherland.

After this, the students of participating universities and colleges shared their vision of India@2047. More
than 150 students participated in these virtual celebrations. The event concluded with the announcement
of the winners of the quiz.

The Indian community in Halifax in Nova Scotia paid floral tribute to the statue of Swami Vivekanand on 12th January 2022