Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 17: Youth 20 Consultation is being hosted by the University of Jammu on April 18-19, providing a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities.
Besides the prominent international and national speakers, the event will be graced by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on April 19.
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This was informed by JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai, while addressing a press conference, here today.
“The University of Jammu takes pride in being recognized as one of the 15 academic partners across India and is hosting the Consultation on the theme of Peace-Building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an era of no War,” he said.
The themes that will be deliberated upon in the three panels with about 18 international and national speakers include -Facilitating Global Consensus on Conflict Prevention and Peace Building, Regulating Non-State Actors Through Concerted Efforts, and Empowering Youth for their active role in peace building.
The Vice-Chancellor said that the Youth 20 Consultation will provide a platform for open discussions, presentations and interactive sessions that will focus on addressing the challenges faced by young people.
The Consultation will also have a keynote address by Ashwin Sanghi, an acclaimed and eminent author. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director IC, Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India and Ajay Kashyap, Convener Y20 Secretariat will also be present on the occasion.
Experts from the fields of Activism, Journalism, Police force and Geopolitics like Manu Khajuria Singh, author and activist from UK; Dr Anand Ranganathan, columnist, author and scientist from New Delhi; SunandaVashisht, author and commentator from the USA; M K Sinha, ADGP from JK Police will be gracing the event to deliberate on the theme in the different panel discussions to be held during the Consultation. Leading experts like Sahana Singh, author, editor and columnist from the USA; Rohit Pathania, political analyst and history enthusiast and others would also join the panel discussions.
Prof. Rai expressed hope that the Youth 20 Consultation will provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other stakeholders and contribute to the development of young people. All relevant stakeholders are expected to take advantage of this opportunity to learn, network and engage with one another through active participation and make this a meaningful and exciting event, he added.
During the press conference, the Vice-Chancellor was flanked by Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Registrar JU; Prof Parkash Antahal, DSW; Prof Depankar Sen Gupta, Convener G-20 JU committee; Dr Anil Gupta, Associate DSW; Dr Garima Gupta, Convener Media committee and Dr Vinay Thusoo, Incharge Media Cell.