Today, February 4, 2025, at the building of the State Philharmonic named after Akasharif Juraev, the award ceremony in the field of youth work and honoring of the winners of sectoral competitions of the Committee on Youth and Sports under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan for the year 2024 took place, where more than 150 young people were encouraged.
The ceremony was attended by the Assistant to the President of Tajikistan on social development and public relations, Abdullo Rahmonzoda; Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sports, Zulfiqor Gulahmadzoda; heads and representatives of ministries and departments; students; as well as winners of the competitions announced by the Committee in 2024.
Before the official part began, a short film about the Committee’s achievements in youth work during 2024 was shown to the attendees.
During the official part, it was emphasized that the constant attention of the state and government is aimed at raising the intellectual level of young people, creating conditions for the expansion of creative potential, honoring and preserving the best folk traditions and crafts, supporting career choice, and developing this important sphere. Despite global challenges, a series of initiatives in support of youth were implemented throughout 2024.
To recognize the merits and courage of young people in society and the state, bravery and dedication in military conditions, under threats to national security, and during military and civil service, the award "Courage and Bravery" was established. This year, by the decision of a qualified commission, 12 best young people were awarded this prize.
Also honored were the winners of competitions for the Committee’s prize in literature, art, architecture, journalism, programming, technology and innovation, as well as the revival of folk crafts.
At the award ceremony, winners in nominations such as "Best Structural Unit in Youth and Sports Work in 2024," "Best Volunteer of 2024," "Best Youth Department in Vocational Higher Education Institutions in 2024," "Best Unit for Patriotic Education of Youth in 2024," "Best Propaganda Institution in 2024," "Best Employee in Youth Work in 2024," and others were recognized and rewarded.
The Committee also honored winners of the President of Tajikistan’s scholarships among students and pupils of secondary and vocational educational institutions.
Throughout 2024, to honor the joyful and harmonious period of human life — youth, pride in the peace and tranquility of the Homeland, raising the status and role of youth in society, respect and love for the Homeland, supporting talented and creative young authors, popularizing the successes of youth in independent Tajikistan, two nationwide contests were held — "Vasfi Javoni" (Praise of Youth) and "Vatan — Shukuhat Pobarjo" (Homeland — Eternal Glory), with winners awarded diplomas and gifts.
It was noted that youth, as a creative force and a strong link in the generational chain, plays an important role in society. The progress of society is unimaginable without the contribution of youth; flourishing, beauty, and constructive development demand great zeal and courage from young people.
From the early days of independence, the state's and government’s attention to this future-building generation was clearly felt, and youth policy was chosen as one of the priority directions of the country’s social policy.
To support talented youth, the Committee invited three young people from the Autonomous Province of Gorno-Badakhshan who, through short videos on social media, demonstrated high cultural talents and won the hearts of thousands of viewers. Their videos were shown at the ceremony, and all three were honored with monetary and material gifts by the Committee.
Additionally, the amateur group of the State Symphony Orchestra of the Executive Office of the President of Tajikistan created a warm and inspiring atmosphere of patriotism and youthfulness with their songs and melodies during the event.
