Excelsior Correspondent
CHANDIGARH, Nov 13: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Regional Centre organized a one day seminar on ‘Role of Youth in Development’.
Chering Dorjay, Minister for Cooperatives inaugurated the seminar that was attended by over 100 students from Leh and Kargil those who are studying outside Ladakh.
The experts and students extensively discussed about meaningful engagement of young people in development process.
Chering Dorjay, Minister for Cooperatives said “In the history of Ladakh we have never seen such a large cohort of youth population interestingly large educated youth population. To ensure peace and sustainable development in Ladakh, we should engage our young people in a meaningful way not only in development process but also in democratic and governance process”.
Minister has requested the RGNIYD to organise more such programmes for students from Leh and Kargil in the future considering geographical conditions and lack of such opportunities across Ladakh.
Stanzin Dawa, Regional Coordinator, RGNIYD, Regional Centre said, “Young people have a body of experience unique to their situation, and they have views and ideas that derive from this experience. Youth today have dynamic power and potential to make a difference in their communities and the world. Youth must be viewed as partners in devising solutions to common concerns, rather than being viewed as a problem or risk to be contained or solved. Participation involves recognizing youth as social actors with skills and capacities to bring about constructive solutions to societal issues”.
Phunchok, Former, IG Police, underscored “We need not only well informed young people but well-formed young people; who are skilful in addressing issues, compassionate to the underprivileged and innovative in addressing new challenges, who are solutions to the problems, who are proactive, who dare to do mistakes and learn from it, who are willing to work hard”.
“I not only understood but also realized the importance and relevance of youth participation in development process”, said Jigmet, President, Ladakh Students Association, Chandigarh. The students actively participated in the discussion.
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