Prasoon Joshi urges Uttarakhand diaspora youth to blend job prospects with cultural preservation at Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan

The Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan gathered members of the Uttarakhand diaspora to discuss community development. Prominent writer and lyricist Prasoon Joshi addressed the gathering, emphasizing that job creation and cultural continuity must go hand in hand. He highlighted the growing opportunities in sectors such as tourism, renewable energy and digital services, urging young professionals to explore these avenues.
Joshi warned that economic migration should not lead to the erosion of Uttarakhand’s language, festivals and traditional arts. He called on diaspora youth to act as cultural ambassadors, promoting folk music, dance and local crafts in their host countries.
The event concluded with a pledge from several youth groups to organize skill‑building workshops and cultural programmes, aiming to create a sustainable model that links employment with heritage preservation.