New Delhi: In the midst of a sharp surge in the case of Covid-19 driven by the Omicron variant, several government programs have been postponed or transferred to virtual mode.
The Ministry of Union for the business of youth and sports has decided to hold the 25th National Youth Festival on the virtual platform from January 12-13, considering the surge in Covid cases.
The previous Mega program is scheduled to be held in Puducherry from January 12 to January 16.
January 16 in the country’s young time to share ideas for the Prime Minister’s speech.
“My young friends, do you have a good idea that you want PM @narendramodi Ji to talk about? Share your ideas for PM Modi’s speech at the 25th National Youth Festival on January 12, 2022,” Minister Tweeted.
The Puducherry place to set the festival has been “selected itself” by the Prime Minister, said a ministry official.
In addition, the 30th edition of the New Delhi World Fair (NDWBF), which is scheduled to be held under the AEGIS National Book’s trust in Pragati Maidan from January 8 to January 16, has also been postponed given the latest DDMA guidelines for implementing the Covid-19 case surge and “demand from stakeholders”.
The new date for NDWBF, which was held online last year because of a pandemic, will be announced separately, The National Book Trust has said in a statement on January 6 on January 6, the Gujarat government also decided to delay the 10th edition of the vibrant Gujarat summit Inaugurated by Modi on January 10.
The three-day summit will be held in a very large way to attract investment and delegates from many partner countries, and CEO of top companies should participate in the event.
The West Bengal government has been on January 5, announcing the delay of 27th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF), which is scheduled to start from January 7 infected by Covid-19.
The 27th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival is scheduled to start January 7 to January 14.
Announcing the schedule of polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa with a strong focus on digital and virtual campaign modes, the commission general election has been on Saturday forbade physical demonstrations and roadshows until January 15 due to Covid concerns.
The commission, however, said the ban on demonstrations, roadshows, nukkad sabhas, inyatras and demonstrations of vehicles will be reviewed on January 15.
Surge in Covid-19 Cases Comprent Center, Postpone State Government, OPT Virtual Mode
