India, May 21 -- The Delhi government will hold a talent hunt program this summer for Delhites in categories like dancing and singing, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Wednesday.

Under the program titled "Haunslo ki Udaan" (flight of aspirations), the participants will be able to upload their performance videos on a government portal from where juries will shortlist candidates.

Auditions for candidates will be held in 35 zones covering all assembly constituencies, and the final competition will take place in August, with the promise of cash prizes.

Gupta said the initiative will create a "positive and creative atmosphere" in Delhi during the summer holiday season.

She said Delhi is full of talent, but "previous governments fail...