My Home India | NESt Fest

What is NESt. Fest?

NESt. Fest (North-East Students’ Festival) is the flagship initiative of My Home India, a nationally recognised organisation working for national integration and providing a “home away from home” for people from the North-East across India. It is a vibrant platform for youth, students, entrepreneurs, cultural ambassadors, and policymakers to come together and celebrate India’s diversity through culture, dialogue, and youth-led initiatives, strengthening the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.

Journey of NESt. Fest

Since its inception, NESt. Fest has grown into one of India’s most recognised youth and cultural festivals. Organised by My Home India, it has consistently provided a vibrant platform for national integration by bringing together students, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, academicians, policymakers, and cultural troupes from across India. Over the years, the festival has showcased the North-East’s rich traditions and heritage while fostering dialogue, harmony, and youth empowerment. With cultural exhibitions, indigenous games, and youth-led discussions, NESt. Fest has established itself as a unique confluence of culture, unity, and inspiration.

NESt. Fest 2025

The 8th edition of NESt. Fest will be held on 3rd & 4th October 2025 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, with the theme “From Culture to Climate: The Youth Mandate.” This year, the festival will welcome over 25,000 participants and feature a dynamic lineup of artists, including Rito Riba, Shankuraj, Gracyl Ropmay, Dipakshi Kalita, Angelia N Marwein, Parmita Reang, Ruisang Pakhrin, Lilac & Jacks, Tete Sapam, and KL Pamei. In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s call to celebrate Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh, NESt. Fest 2025 will highlight Janajatiya culture and heritage, promote Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat, and include special sessions on youth, climate change, and indigenous traditions.

Distinguished Guests

This year’s NESt. Fest will be graced by eminent leaders and dignitaries, including Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi; Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa; Smt. Diya Kumari Ji, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Shri Haribhau Bagade Ji, Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan; Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for DoNER; Shri Pabitra Margherita Ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Textiles; Shri Kedar Kashyap Ji, Hon’ble Forest Minister of Chhattisgarh; Shri Majinder Singh Sirsa Ji, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Delhi; and Shri Kapil Mishra Ji, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Delhi. Expected guests also include Shri Hardeep Singh Puri Ji, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji, Union Minister of Education.