National Conclave by EDII on empowering youth

Ahmedabad: As part of its efforts to engage the youth and seek their active participation in India’s G20 presidency, the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad in association with Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) NextGen, organised the National Conclave on ‘Empowering Youth: Fostering Inclusion and Diversity’.

The conclave, also supported by SIDBI, was organised to empower youth and give them a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy on diversity and inclusion.

The dignitaries at the inauguration of the Conclave, included, Dr. Milind Kamble, Founder Chairman, DICCI and Board Member EDII; ; Ajay Kashyap, Convener, Secretariat, Youth 20; Sanjay Gupta, General Manager, SIDBI; Maitreyee Kamble, National Convener - DICCI NextGen and Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.

The key agenda of the conclave was to identify challenges and barriers in achieving diversity and inclusion in the society and discuss policy interventions, initiatives, and best practices that promote inclusivity.

The conclave also explored innovative solutions and strategies to promote diversity and inclusion across contexts. A diverse range of technical sessions were also organised as part of the event. The sessions covered topics such as the future of work in the context of the fourth industrial revolution, challenges and solutions for achieving inclusive practices, and the importance of collaboration and inclusive policies for long-term sustainability.

Dr. Milind Kamble, in his address said, “G20 has ensured enormous participation by people. India is at the forefront of nations. And, at this opportune time, youth have a significant role to play and a big responsibility to shoulder. They must come up with thoughts, plans, and strategies that help build a rewarding structure and system. The demographic dividend of the country actually gets a platform through Y20 to sharpen themselves and lead growth. Social & Financial inclusion is a progressive step that India has vastly harnessed. I urge youth to step forth and benefit from the rewarding times.”
Highlighting the significance of MSMEs in economic growth and the role of youths, Sanjay Gupta said,

“The need today is to ensure that the youth is gainfully employed; ‘swavalamban’, therefore, becomes a potent option. The youth have to be driven to set up own enterprises. Role of MSMEs is paramount in the growth of any country. The youth possess the power to alter the fortune of the country. They need to be skilled and honed to ensure that they participate in the growth story of the country.”

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