Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee Grand Finale of the Bharat Scouts and Guides and the 19th National Jamboree, being held in Lucknow during November 23-29, 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu is expected to grace the closing ceremony of the seven-day extravaganza.
The groundbreaking ceremony for this world-class youth camp was held today at the Defence Expo Ground, Lucknow.
“Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is set to become a global platform for youth,” a senior official said.
UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, Education Ministers Gulab Devi and Sandeep Singh, and Dr Mahendra Singh – President of the UP unit of Bharat Scouts and Guides – expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for taking the initiative in this regard.
The week-long ‘Tent City’ will feature 3,500 tents, 1,600 toilets, a 25,000-capacity arena, 64 kitchens, a 100-bed hospital, 15 dispensaries, 100 exhibition stalls, a Jamboree Market, a Global Village, an Adventure Zone, a Wi-Fi Zone, and a two-day drone show.
Attractions also include Air Force’s Air Agniveer exhibition, a HAM radio station, and an IT hub.
All arrangements will adhere to green and circular economy principles, ensuring safety, sanitation, health, transportation, and environmental balance.
The Jamboree’s theme aligns with Modi’s vision: Self-Reliant Swadeshi India, Clean and Developed India, Green and Sustainable India, and Developed Youth-Developed India.
The event aims to foster leadership, discipline, self-reliance, national unity, global brotherhood, cultural exchange, and service-minded citizens.
UP will host this prestigious event after 61 years, highlighting the state’s emerging role as a global hub for youth.