Rono Hills, Mar 15: Rajiv Gandhi University organised G20:University connect, Engaging Young Minds was held in collaboration with RIS( Research and Information system for developing countries), Ministry of External Affairs and NETRA (North East Training, Research and Advocacy). The conference is held in the university as one of the selected 75 Universities across the country in commemoration of the 75 years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The program was mostly youth oriented to create awareness among the young students about the G20 summit and India’s Presidency for the year 2023 and also how it will affect them and what are the responsibilities they can take up as youths.
The inaugural program was graced by Chief Guest, Passang Dorjee Sona, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, who is also the chairman of the G20 summit in Arunachal Pradesh. He spoke about the origin of the motto of the G20 summit 2023: Vasudeva Kuttambakam- One World, One Family. He said that the world here does not only mean humans but everything that is in the world including plants, animals, insects, resources etc. He also was of the opinion that the name G20 must be G21 which would actually be inclusive of the vast African Union, which has a total population of 1.4 billion people and their vast flora and fauna. The speaker also focused mainly on the youths and their importance of confidence in themselves. He quoted Swami Vivekananda ji “Whatever you think, you will be” and remarked that the youths today have become intelligent but also fragile in mind and suggested the young students in the audience to be confident of themselves. He was of the opinion that the youths have become passive and just carry about without actually knowing or thinking of the affects and impacts of various issues and appealed that the youths introspect about the  many events that occur and create an opinion of their own rather than getting swayed.
He further added that technology and innovation comes with boons and banes and it is upon the person who is using it and how he is using it. “We as users, many times fail to use technology and innovation responsibly which in turn affect the youths and their mental health. As it is said that with great power comes great responsibility and therefore it is our responsibility to use it in a good manner with the knowledge of  how it can harm you and your family,” he embodied.
Ambassador Satbir Singh delivering his key note speech on G20 Indian Presidency talked about Indian vision of leading the world.  He added that the G20 programs are not limited to the government, but it should be taken to the common people of the country. He also talked about the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of One World rather than first world or second world. 
The ambassador also spoke in length about the role and duties of the people of the country to take the country forward in all directions. He talked about sustainable growth and how India can help in bringing equity. He also highlighted the  various agendas for G20 summit in alignment with the history of India.
Prof Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor in his speech quoted Mahatma Gandhi, our father of the nation who firmly believed that “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs but not every man's greed”. He said it is high time that we need to explore our culture of sustainability and take a collective step in bringing the world together. 
Dr. N. T Rikam, Registrar of the university and Doimukh MLA Tana Hali Tara also spoke.
At the outset, Prof. Kesang Degi, coordinator of the conference talked about the idea of the conference and the platform which is required to let the youths know about the importance of G20 and how one can be a part of it.
Dr. Sayantan Ghoal from RIS( Research and Information system for developing countries), New Delhi also spoke on the occasion.
Young startups of the state were felicitated by the Speaker and lauded their innovative ideas in works. Stalls were set up displaying their works which was visited by many of the young students. The young startups were House of Macnok, Hungriji/Dukandada, Mirroryasai, Mee Herbal, Itamoto Travel, Kangte, Oven Yumms, CK Bliss, Neorganics and GG Woods.
Dr. Sunil Koijam, member organising committee formally proposed the vote of thanks. A large numbers of college students in addition to the university’s students participated in the conference.
Two unique technical session were conducted as a part of the conference. The first technical session was chaired by Prof. Tomo Riba, Vice Chancellor of Arunachal University. Prof. Sarsing Gao from NERIST delivered a talk on “IT levering technology for a better future and Mr. Sadique Mannan delivered a talk on “Empowering Start-ups: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovations”. The second technical session witnessed the talks on “Gender Justice: Breaking Barriers, Building Equality” by Prof. Elizabeth Hangsing and “Indigenous knowledge system: preservation and promotions”  by Prof. Jumyir Basar both from RGU. The session was chaired by Prof. T. Lhungdim.
An engaging question and answer session was also conducted with all the start ups where in many of the young participants asked many valid questions.

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