Posted On: 03 MAY 2023 2:36PM by PIB Imphal
Seminar Session on ‘Shared Future: Youth in Democracy & Governance’
Seminar is being organized in Manipur University, Imphal tomorrow
Imphal: 03rd May 2023: (PIB//Manipur Screen Desk)::
Manipur University will be hosting the Y20 Consultation which is a platform that brings young people together to connect, share ideas and experiences, and deliberate on finding innovative solutions to pressing global concerns. The Y20 Consultation, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Manipur University will organise a one day seminar tomorrow at the MU Auditorium Hall. The deliberations from these consultations will help in shaping future policies.
Shri Nongthombam Biren Singh Chief Minister of Manipur, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh Minister of State for External Affairs and Education, India and Shri Govindas Konthoujam Singh Hon’ble Minister (PWD & Dept. of YAS), Manipur will grace the inaugural function.
There will be 5 invited international speakers from G20 members. In addition, 25 youth delegates from G20 members and 25 from within India will also be attending. The targeted audience is academicians, scholars, students and youths. 13 Indian panellists/speakers, 1 Padma Shri Awardee, and 1 Arjuna Awardee among the speakers.
There are four sub themes or topics in the seminar which will be discussed.
1.Youth in Legislature and Politics
2.Youth in Policy Making and Governance Shared Future:
3.Youth in Democracy and Governance
4.Institutionalising Leadership and Governance Training Youth in Community Governance
The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for youth from G20 members. Y20 promotes youth as future leaders to raise awareness of global issues, dialogue with each other and reach consensus. The focus on youth, in terms of their engagement in the political arena, is a relatively new priority but extremely timely, particularly in light of recent events and democratic transitions in the country. In order to respond to the needs of young people, and to guarantee that their basic human rights are recognized and enforced, young people’s active and meaningful participation in their societies and in democratic practices and processes, is of crucial importance. Tailored efforts to inform and communicate with youth are needed to promote an open government culture and include youth as active actors in open government strategies and initiatives. India has recognized the need for participatory structures and greater trust between youth and institutions for greater capacity development.
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