SAMBA, OCTOBER 30: The District Youth Services and Sports Office (DYSSO) Samba on Friday organised the Inter-Zonal District Level Youth Festival-2026, providing students a platform to showcase their artistic talent and abilities.
Around 85 students and local youth from all five zones of District Samba participated in the cultural and literary event, featuring Folk Dance, Folk Song, Nukkad Natak, Painting and Poetry Writing competitions.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rupesh Kumar was the Chief Guest, while the District Youth Services and Sports Officer coordinated the event. Tehsildar Gaurav Sharma and Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council Yog Raj were also present.
The cultural competitions were adjudicated by BDO Swati Slathia and Assistant Director Sakshi Parihar, while Art Teacher Naveen Singh, Lecturer Deepajali Sharma and Lecturer Dr. Nisha Verma evaluated the Painting and Poetry Writing competitions.
Zone Samba emerged as winner in Poetry Writing competition; Zone Ghagwal in Folk Song, Folk Dance and Nukkad Natak; while Zone Vijaypur won Painting competition.
The Chief Guest and other guests appreciated the participants and encouraged them to nurture their talents and remain connected with their cultural heritage.
