Will Mandaviya Lead the ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ in Drass Tomorrow?

New Delhi, July 25 (NationPress) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya is set to lead a ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ in Drass on Saturday to commemorate the 26th anniversary of India’s triumph in the 1999 Kargil War.

Covering a span of 1.5 kilometres in Drass alongside 1,000 youth, veterans, and armed forces personnel, the Minister will pay tribute at the Kargil War Memorial, as stated in an official announcement.

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will also participate in the march, which will begin at 7 a.m. from the grounds of Himabass Public High School, Drass, and conclude at the premises of Government Higher Secondary School, Bhimbet.

Post the Padyatra, the Union Ministers, along with 100 youth volunteers, will head to the Kargil War Memorial to lay wreaths and honor the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War.

This event is being organized by the MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) App, under the direction of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

MY Bharat serves as an online youth leadership and social platform, offering opportunities for young individuals to explore various volunteering, experiential learning, and skill-building avenues, forge new connections, and make a positive impact in their communities.

During the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Mandaviya will also honor 26 women bikers from the Shakti Udgosh Foundation, who will arrive at the War Memorial after completing a long-distance motorcycle rally in tribute to the martyrs.

The padyatra will incorporate a plantation drive under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, emphasizing the connection of patriotic duty with environmental responsibility and commitment towards sustainable development in a Viksit Bharat @2047.

In the lead-up to the padyatra, MY Bharat has been actively engaging youth and local communities through activities such as essay writing, painting, elocution competitions, and Yuva Samvads (youth dialogues), as mentioned in the statement.

These pre-event activities aim to enhance civic awareness, celebrate tales of bravery, and strengthen emotional ties with the armed forces. Through these platforms, the Amrit Peedhi and future nation-builders are being instilled with the values of service, sacrifice, and patriotism.

This padyatra is a component of the broader Viksit Bharat Padyatras initiative, which seeks to cultivate national pride, enhance civic participation, and reinforce unity among youth through commemorative and participatory programs across the nation.