“LOKOTSAV 25”

Adarsh Yuva Sangh, based in Gaondongri-Kotigao, Canacona, Goa, is a non-government organization working for the upliftment of Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections in the region. For the past 24 years, it has been organizing the annual “ADI LOKOTSAV” festival, which celebrates village culture, folk dance, music, agriculture, traditional medicine, and natural herbs.

The 25th edition, marking the Silver Jubilee, was held from 9th to 11th January 2026 at Adarshgram, Amonem, Poinguinim, Canacona, Goa. The festival was organized in collaboration with Shree Balram Education Society and sponsored by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. It also received support from the Directorate of Art and Culture, Directorate of Tribal Welfare – Tribal Research Institute, and the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Goa. Along with cultural events, the festival featured local cuisine and natural foods, attracting tourists and helping preserve village traditions.

Over 10,000 participants took part, making it one of the largest platforms of its kind in Goa. Traditional art forms like Ghumat Aarti, Fugdi, and Rangoli were given special focus, alongside modern creative activities. The Science Project Competition encouraged students to connect tribal knowledge with new ideas.

Street plays and elocution competitions highlighted issues such as tribal empowerment, environmental awareness, and women’s participation. These events also helped young participants build confidence and leadership skills. Winners were honoured on stage in front of large audiences, adding to the excitement and sense of achievement. The state-level competitions at ADI LOKOTSAV 25 showcased the talent of Goa’s youth while continuing the festival’s aim of preserving culture, promoting education, and supporting community development.

Aims and Objectives

• To promote, encourage, and support schemes that make the younger generation interested in adventure.
• To prepare youth to face real-life obstacles with confidence and problem-solving skills.
• To instill belief in one’s own strength, abilities, and potential, ensuring firm decision-making.
• To create awareness among local and interior village youth about the career opportunities in adventure sports and the importance of modern safety equipment.
• To popularize adventure sports among youth, generating economic opportunities and helping to address unemployment.
• To inculcate the spirit of adventure, team spirit, integrity, and resilience among participants.
• To create awareness about natural resources, flora, and fauna, encouraging environmental responsibility.
• To create awareness about natural resources, flora, and fauna, encouraging environmental responsibility.
• To introduce new adventure sports as healthy hobbies, molding youth into responsible citizens.