Today is Swami Vivekananda's birthday. This day is also celebrated as National Youth Day in India. National Youth Day is being celebrated every year on 12 January in India since 1984. Many programs are organized across the country on this day. Swami Vivekananda always gave priority to youth power. Swami Vivekananda had given a message to the youth to work hard to fulfill their dreams. He told the youth to do something good for their country and serve humanity. He filled the youth with confidence and told them that they can do anything if they are determined. In such a situation, his birthday was dedicated to the youth. 

Chicago's historic speech

In fact, Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Swami Vivekananda's real name was Narendranath Dutt. Swami Vivekananda's name is recorded in history as a scholar who considered service to humanity as his supreme religion. Swami Vivekananda gained international fame with his fluent speech during the Dharm Sabha in Chicago, America. The whole world was stunned after listening to his speech. People from all over the world appreciated his speech. 

Swami Vivekananda used to inspire the youth

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary was declared as National Youth Day by the Government of India. The purpose of this special day is to guide and inspire the youth. It is believed that the youth of any nation have the biggest hand in its construction. Swami Vivekananda filled the youth with confidence and energy and inspired them to serve the nation. His thoughts inspired the youth not only in India but all over the world.

Programs are organized across the country

With the aim of spreading the thoughts and ideals of Swami Vivekananda to the youth and inspiring them, his birthday was declared as National Youth Day. On this day, various programs are organized across the country, in which youth are involved. The purpose of these programs is to awaken the spirit of national unity, social harmony and national service among the youth. Apart from this, National Youth Day is also celebrated in various ways in schools, colleges and other institutions. During this time, essay competitions, debate competitions, cultural programs and sports related events are organized.

Theme of National Youth Day this year

The main theme of National Youth Day in the year 2025 is 'Youth Empowerment for Nation Building'. This theme inspires the youth to play an active role in the development of the country. Along with this, the theme of this year is also 'Youth for a Sustainable Future: Shaping the Nation with Resilience and Responsibility'. This theme inspires the youth to build a future that is not only prosperous but also sensitive to the environment. This theme promotes a sense of resilience and responsibility in the youth, so that they can face the challenges facing the country and build a better tomorrow.