The 26th edition of the National Youth Festival will be held in Hubballi-Dharwad from January 12-16. 7000 youths from across the country will participate in the event. Sports and Youth Empowerment Minister KC Narayana Gowda said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Youth Festival on January 12. A high-power steering committee led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has been formed to organize the event. The Department has invited applications from the general public for designing of the logo and mascot for the Youth Festival. Designs can be emailed to NYF2023gmail.com before 6pm on December 28.