Kanpur : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur kicked off the Youth20 Consultation on 5th April, 2023. The event, being organized under the G20 Presidency of India, is expected to host more than 1200 youth delegates from across India and abroad.
IIT Kanpur hosted a delegation of more than 15 senior delegates on 5th April, 2023. The delegates had a familiarizing session with the IIT Kanpur team and went for boating at Ganga Barrage in the afternoon. The delegates enjoyed quality time by the banks of the River Ganga and appreciated the arrangements for sightseeing.
The evening was magical with the Ganga Aarti at the Ganga Barrage, Kanpur. The delegates were mesmerized with the sublime aura of the River Ganga in light of the holy Ganga Aarti.
The delegation were also taken to visit the holy JK Temple of Kanpur. The temple is revered by the people for its aura and the unique blend of modern and ancient architecture. The delegates revelled at the sublimity of the site. The proceedings of Day 1 concluded with a dinner at IIT Kanpur.
The Y20 Consultation is a forum that unites young people to network, exchange thoughts and experiences, and discuss solutions to urgent global issues. A pan-Indian event, the Y20 Consultation is being conducted under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in the lead-up to the final Youth-20 Summit, which will take place in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The discussions that result from these talks would help shape future policies.
Five core themes are identified for the Y20 Summit 2023, out of which, IIT Kanpur will cater to two – “Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation, & 21st Century Skills”; and “Health, Well-being & Sports: Agenda for Youth”, during the Y20 Consultation.
On April 6, 2023, IIT Kanpur is set to hold three panel discussions featuring distinguished dignitaries and entrepreneurs who will shed light on critical topics such as the “Future of Health,” “Technologies for Sustainable Future,” and “Innovation in Future of Work.” Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the panelists during these discussions.
Additionally, as part of the Y20 Consultation, a grand exhibition featuring over 50 stalls will be organized. The exhibition will showcase innovations across domains, along with tech stalls by startups incubated by IIT Kanpur. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Kanpur Divisional Commissioner Dr. Raj Shekhar.
The Y20 Consultation will come to a close with a cultural evening featuring Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music, followed by dinner.