National Youth Day (India)

National Youth Day (India)

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated as National Youth Day

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated annually on 12 January, being the birthday of a Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda. In 1984, the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.