Governor interacts with youth participants of Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: A group of 40 students participating in the ‘Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme’ met Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan today. The Youth Exchange Programme has been rganised by the North Eastern Council (NEC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, and is hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
It may be noted that the Ashtalakshmi Darshan 2025 programme, which was underway from 15 to 27 December 2025, aimed to promote cultural and educational exchange among students of different states. The programme hosted visiting undergraduate student delegates from Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Interacting with the students, Governor Shri Acharya focused on the core spirit of Rashtra Bhav and Rashtra Seva, emphasizing that a deep sense of national consciousness and service to society forms the foundation of responsible citizenship. The Governor said that India’s strength lies in its youth, whose energy, integrity, and commitment to national values can shape the country’s future in a meaningful way.
The Governor expressed that the programmes like the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange, play an important role in strengthening national integration by providing young minds an opportunity to understand the cultural diversity, development perspectives, and shared heritage of the nation.
Encouraging the students to draw inspiration from positive national narratives, the Governor asked them to regularly listen to ‘Mann Ki Baat’, stating that it offers valuable insights into nation-building, innovation, social responsibility, and grassroots efforts that contribute to India’s progress. He called upon the students to internalize these messages and actively contribute towards the service of the nation in their respective spheres.
The students shared their experiences under the Youth Exchange Programme and expressed happiness over the experiences they gained from the programme. They also described the interaction with the Governor motivating and enriching, which would help them to march forward positively.