Shillong: The Border Area Youth Exchange Programme (BAYEP), organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra in Shillong, kicked off on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Youth Hostel, Shillong, and will go on til March 9, 2025. Youth from Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim and West Bengal will participate in the programme.
The opening day was attended by Thanglemlian, CSS, Financial Advisory, North Eastern Council (Government of India), Shillong, as the chief guest. the event was also attended by Kamakhya Prasad as the guest of honour and Bobby Wahlang as special guest.
In his address, Thanglemlian emphasized the crucial role of youth as a dynamic force for national progress. He highlighted their contribution to peace building, family support, and community development. Youth participation is vital for fostering social cohesion, promoting nationalism, and achieving overall progress.
He further pointed out that in border areas, where cultural and regional diversity is pronounced, youth engagement plays a pivotal role in maintaining peace and stability.
The Border Area 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.
Thanglemlian also praised the efforts of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) for organizing such programs. He recognized them as valuable opportunities for young people to immerse themselves in and appreciate the cultures of other communities.
He encouraged the participants to make the most of the experience, to explore themselves, and to serve as ambassadors of their own states, promoting understanding and unity across diverse regions.
