Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana, is all set to celebrate its annual Youth Festival, ‘Yuv- Tarang 2026’, from November 17–20 and December 1–3, 2026. Organised in two phases, the vibrant cultural extravaganza will provide a dynamic platform for students to showcase their artistic creativity, cultural heritage, intellectual abilities and diverse talents.
Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor said that the Youth Festival is an important occasion for students to discover their potential, explore new avenues and develop their personalities through extracurricular and artistic activities. He emphasised that such festivals should not be viewed merely as competitions aimed at winning trophies, but as opportunities to celebrate talent, creativity, participation and the spirit of togetherness. He encouraged students to participate enthusiastically, stating that the experience would enhance their self-confidence, nurture their artistic abilities, strengthen their interpersonal skills and impart valuable lessons for life.
Dr. J.S. Hundal, Director of Students Welfare, informed that students are displaying tremendous enthusiasm and preparing with great dedication for the various events. He highlighted that students have consistently brought laurels to the University by securing top positions and winning prestigious trophies at All India Agricultural and Veterinary Universities Inter-University Youth Festivals. He added that various committees have been constituted to ensure the smooth conduct, effective coordination and successful management of the festival.
He further shared the detailed schedule of the festival.
Phase I Events : Venue – College of Animal Biotechnology Auditorium
17 Nov: Photography, Poster Making, Clay Modeling, Shabad Gayan, Elocution, Debate
18 Nov: Turban Tying, Lambi Gutt, Poetic Recitation, Haas-Ras, Quiz
19 Nov: Cartoon Making, Collage Making, Mehndi, Kavishri
20 Nov: On-the-Spot Painting, Installation, Rangoli Making, Creative Writing, Extempore Speech
Phase II Events : Open Air Theatre PAU
01 Dec: Formal Inauguration, Folk Songs, Creative Dance (Solo), Light Vocal, Group Songs (Indian)
02 Dec: Theatre Events – Mime, Skit, One-Act Play, Mimicry and Bhand
03 Dec (Final Day): Punjabi Group Folk Dance (Female/Male) and Prize Distribution
To promote culture, heritage and language, some new activities have been planned in the Youth Festival this time. Among these activities, new competitions of different types have been organized, including Long braiding, Idiomatic conversation, Kavishri, Turban tying, Mehndi application and Ramp walk in traditional Punjabi attire. The aim of these competitions is to connect the students with their rich heritage, culture and language.
Dr. Hundal said that the entire festival will be conducted as per the notified rules of Inter-University Youth Competitions.
Dr. Hundal expressed hope that the festival would create a vibrant, cheerful, and enriching experience for both participants and the audience.
