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Delegates at the Youth-20 Summit on Saturday discussed issues such as climate change, peace-building, future of work and health. The Y20 is one of the official engagement groups of the G20 under India’s presidency.

Delegates at the Youth-20 Summit here on Saturday discussed issues such as climate change, peace-building, future of work and health. The Youth-20 (Y20) is one of the official engagement groups of the G20 under India’s presidency.

On the third day of the four-day summit, which began on August 17, a session on ‘Empowering the Amrit Generation through participatory Governance’ was held, according to a youth affairs and sports ministry statement.

The session began with a video emphasising on ‘Yuva Shakti’ and was followed by an ‘insightful glimpse’ of the MyGov platform, it said.

MyGov has been established as the government’s citizen engagement platform that collaborates with multiple government bodies and ministries to engage with citizens for policy formulation and seek their opinion on topics of public interest and welfare, the statement said.

More than 100 international delegates from G20 countries, guest countries and international organisations also engaged in deliberations and negotiations on the Y20 ‘Draft Communique’ on themes ranging from future of work, peace-building to climate change and health, according to the statement.

The discussions took place under the guidance of the five track chairs, thus building the way to the drafting of the ‘Y20 Communique’, it said.

Discussions were based on agreed recommendations related to the G20 agenda, which are being compiled into a joint communique to represent the point of view of the global youth on the G20 priorities.

‘The finalisation of ‘Y20 communique’ is the result of several months of recommendations, ideations, brainstorming sessions, youth consultations and discussions that created a dialogue on global matters,’ the statement said. It said an ‘Organizer’s …

It said an ‘Organizer’s Conference’ was also held. It reflected on the learnings from the past few months since the Inception Meeting of Youth 20 Summit held in February in Guwahati.

The conference ideated the way forward for the ‘Y20 Communique’ and an outcome document was prepared emphasising the mutual learning and support among Y20 groups reflecting G20 India’s spirit of ‘One Earth. One Family. One Future’.

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Varanasi (UP), Aug 19 (PTI) Delegates at the Youth-20 Summit here on Saturday discussed issues such as climate change, peace-building, future of work and health. The Youth-20 (Y-20) is one of the official engagement groups of the G20 under India’s presidency.

On the third day of the four-day summit, which began on August 17, a session on ‘Empowering the Amrit Generation through participatory Governance’ was held, according to a youth affairs and sports ministry statement.

The session began with a video emphasising on ‘Yuva Shakti’ and was followed by an “insightful glimpse” of the MyGov platform, it said.

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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited Varanasi on a one-day visit and offered prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Baba Kaal Bhairav Temple.

CM Yogi offered his respects at the Kashi Kotwal Kal Bhairav Temple.

Later, the Chief Minister arrived at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where he performed ceremonial worship of Baba Vishwanath with traditions and rituals.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Baba Vishwanath for the third time during the month of Shravan. Prior to this, he had visited Baba Vishwanath on the first day and the third Monday of Sawan.

After offering his prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that the devotees coming to the temple during the month of Sawan do not face any kind of trouble. He instructed the officials to provide better facilities for the visitors.

It’s worth mentioning that the CM arrived in Varanasi on Thursday to participate in the G-20 summit. On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will participate in the inauguration of the Youth 20 Summit at the International Rudraksha Convention Center. (ANI)

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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 18 (ANI): Emphasizing the role of youth in shaping society, Uttar PradeshChief MinisterYogi Adityanath said on Friday that whether it was Ram or Krishna, Shankaracharya, or Vivekananda, they all made significant contributions to the nation’s development.

Yogi Adityanath added that it is painful when anyone questions the talent and skills of youth, as they have always provided solutions and directions to society since the ancient era.

Attending the inaugural program of the Youth-20 Summit organized under G-20 at Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Sigra, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he is grateful to the Prime Minister and MP of Varanasi, Narendra Modi, who gave UP the opportunity to organize several summits related to the G-20 summit. The main summit of Y-20 is being organized in Varanasi.”

He expressed hope that the Y-20 summit would send a message of new inspiration to youth all over the world.

The Chief Minister mentioned that Adi Shankar, who established four peeths in different corners of India and contributed to the cultural integration of the nation, had a mere 32 years of life.

“Swami Vivekananda aimed to enhance India’s reputation and lived for only 39 years. Swami Pranavananda’s lifespan was limited to 42 years. Even Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who have played important roles in the freedom of India, were youth,’ CM said. 

Rani Laxmibai hailed from Kashi and valiantly fought for Jhansi’s independence at the age of 23. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, renowned for his declaration, “You give me blood, I will give you freedom,” was also youth. Brave revolutionaries like Chandrashekhar Azad, Ram Prasad Bismil, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Ashfaq Ullah Khan, and Thakur Roshan Singh sacrificed their lives for India’s liberation, he added.

The Chief Minister went on to say, “Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was sentenced to life imprisonment twice at the age of 28, he was also young. Similarly, the Mahabharata recounts the valiant feat of 16-year-old Abhimanyu, who skillfully navigated the Chakravyuh. Another example of youth’s remarkable contributions is Louis Braille, who devised a script for the blind when he was just 15 years old. Einstein formulated the theory of relativity at the age of 16. Similarly, Newton introduced the theory of gravity at the age of 23.”

Praising the cultural diversity and unity of India, the Chief Minister said that India is the centre of attraction across the world. “The ‘Triveni’ of demography, democracy, and diversity makes us unique. Our country is presiding over the G-20 event in the first year of Amrit Kaal. Every Indian is not only eager for these events but also feels proud to represent an emerging nation on the global stage”, said Chief Minister.

The CM stated that Varanasi is the holy abode of Kashi Vishwanath and is known for its spiritual philosophy, education, literature, and art, and that “Varanasi also enjoys the privilege of being the major metropolitan city of Uttar Pradesh. It not only encapsulates the cultural and spiritual legacy of the state, but also functions as a prominent hub for arts, music, and education. Additionally, it is still a holy centre of attraction for Buddhist followers because Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath.”

The Chief Minister said that the theme of the G-20 summit is ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ This theme reflects India’s ancient tradition, which conveyed the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ that is, ‘The world is one family’. We are proud that India has always represented liberal sentiments, and the G-20 summit is an example of this.

CM Yogi said that youth are the future policymakers, so their participation is crucial. The inclusion of the Y-20 event within the G-20 Summit amplifies its significance. This conference represents the culmination of an ideological journey begun by the collective efforts of youth from all over the world.

Yogi Adityanath said that in the last nine years, the Narendra Modi government has launched several youth-oriented schemes like Stand Up India and Start-Up India for promoting innovation and research in the country.

“India is presiding over the G-20 groups on the global stage, but India has always paved the way for the welfare of humanity since ancient times. Under the G-20, the representatives of the Y-20 have decided on five themes connecting the world with the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and paving the way for the welfare of humanity,” CM added. (ANI)