India Golf Festival Kicks Off on PM Modi’s 75th Birthday

The "India Golf Festival" kicked off with a grand opening in the capital. Namit Jain, Chairman of News 24 MP CG and Lalluram.com, also attended the festival, organized by the Golf Federation. He is a member of the organizing and welcome committee. His presence has strengthened the event and is inspiring youth to engage in sports and social service. Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda will also participate. The Army Band will also perform at the festival, which will continue until late evening.

The event was inaugurated today on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The festival will conclude on January 12, 2026, Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. Its primary objective is to promote health, discipline, and social responsibility through sports. Athletes and youth from across the country are participating in the festival, held at Raipur's Fairway Golf & Lake Resort.

As part of the festival, a plantation program was organized under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, with the goal of planting approximately 5,000 trees. School children are also participating enthusiastically in this campaign. During the festival, blood donation camps, drug-abstinence counseling, a pledge against ragging, and fitness promotion programs are also being organized. The aim is to inspire youth towards a healthy life, mental balance, and self-reliance.

Aryaveer Arya, founder of the Golf Federation of India, stated that former Army Chief General Manoj Pandey, along with veterans from across the country, will be attending the event as chief guests. Actor Randeep Hooda will inspire the youth with his presence. The highlight of this festival is that it will provide children from rural areas with a platform to play, boosting their confidence and honing their skills. With the theme of "100 Events, 100 New Opportunities," this festival is a unique effort to connect sports, health, and society.

Not only Chhattisgarh, but athletes from across the country and abroad are participating in this event. Players from Japan and Korea are also participating in the state.