A week-long National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme will begin in Puducherry. The 12th edition of National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme being arranged with a view to ensure development and empowerment of the tribal youths.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Director of NYKS N. Nataraj informed that two hundred youths from Naxal-affected districts of Chattisgarh will be taking part in the programme. Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Dr Kiran Bedi will inaugurate this Programme.
The programme is being jointly organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and Puducherry Government. They will be visiting many places to know about the language, customs, culture, arts, dressing patterns, food pattern and other aspects of Puducherry.