<span style="color: #222222;">Meghalaya joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 159th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed as the National Youth Day. Ramakrishna Mission Cultural Centre, Shillong hosted a grand event to commemorate the day by organising various cultural programmes related to youth and awards of excellence was also distributed.<br />'' <br />'' Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew who attended as the chief guest said that we must harness the potential of every child who could contribute to nation-building.<br />'' <br />''The day was also observed at other district headquarters of the State. In South West Garo Hills district various youth-related activities were the main highlight of the celebration. In West Jaintia Hills district awareness programmes such as prevention of drug abuse, food and nutrition and mental health took centre stage of the National Youth Day celebration.</span><br />