diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 5e8d3f9208..089de35910 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -28,4 +28,7 @@ A clear and concise description of your proposed solution, if you have one.
 A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions you considered,
 if applicable.
 
-
+<!-- DO NOT DELETE
+validate_template=true
+template_path=.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+-->