Four-day cultural showcase to unfold in Amritsar on November 30

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025 : The Punjab State Inter University Youth Festival will be organised at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar from November 30 bringing four days of cultural colour, spirited competition and student talent from across the state.

For the first time, the festival will witness Sikh martial art competitions, introduced through the efforts of the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI). Gatka squads from various universities will showcase their martial art skills and discipline, adding a striking new dimension to the annual celebration.

The festival is organised by the Directorate of Youth Services, Punjab, with the aim of preserving the state’s artistic and cultural heritage while strengthening camaraderie among students. 

More than 4,000 students from public and private universities will participate in various literary contests, cultural, theatre, music, dance and fine arts.

The NGAI President Advocate Harjeet Singh Grewal, State Awardee, expressed that Punjab carries an enormous cultural, artistic and literary wealth that must be safeguarded, preserved and promoted and events like this certainly help young people to connect with their roots and traditions.