Lt Governor Addresses Y20 Consultation Meet At Jammu University

SRINAGAR: The University of Jammu recently hosted the Y20 Consultation meet with the theme “Peace building and reconciliation: Ushering in an era of no war”. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who addressed the gathering, emphasized the important role of young people in peace-building and urged them to follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda to create a global society based on trust and mutual respect.

The Lt Governor expressed his confidence that the young generation can bring about reconciliation and shape a new world for the good of citizens, and highlighted the youth’s eagerness to create a peaceful and prosperous present and future for humanity. He stressed the responsibility of the youth to use their collective strength for the development and upliftment of humanity, expand the horizons of peace, prosperity, friendship, cooperation, and progress.

The Lt Governor also spoke about India’s contribution to peace-building and peacekeeping, saying that India under the leadership of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji will lead the world to effectively address broader aspects of security challenges, including social, political, economic, and environmental, with the spirit of One Earth, One Family, One Future.

He added that India is one of the world’s largest contributors to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, with Indian soldiers participating in 49 peacekeeping missions in different countries since 1950, and more than 8,000 troops serving in 10 United Nations missions today. The Lt Governor also spoke about the importance of the knowledge economy, the success of start-ups and unicorns, and the transformational journey of Jammu Kashmir in the last three years.

According to the Lt Governor, Jammu Kashmir is emerging as a noticeable narrative on bringing civility to the land that was once scarred and wounded by terrorism. He commended the youth for fearlessly pursuing their dreams, and stated that economic development, education, healthcare, employment, and the pursuit of happiness are no longer hostage to violence. He further added that the youth power is the strength of Jammu Kashmir, and they have dedicated themselves to rejuvenating the society and driving inclusive development.

The Y20 Consultation meet saw the participation of delegates from various countries and universities of India, and youth representatives. Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu, and Sh Ajay Kashyap, Convener of the Y20 Secretariat, gave a brief background of the event. The Lt Governor urged the participants to draw an outline of future plans with the spirit of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, which means everyone should be happy and prosperous.