IMSTEC Youth Summit 2025

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Event Details

• Held from 7th to 11th February 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of India.
• Inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on 8th February 2025.

Background of BIMSTEC

• Regional organization with seven member states: India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan.
• Focuses on issues like climate change, poverty, and sustainable development.

Summit Objectives

• Announced during the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu (2018).
• Theme: “Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange.”
• Aims to engage youth in addressing global challenges and advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Delegate Participation

• 70 delegates, 10 from each member state, selected for expertise in youth development areas.
• Diverse representation fosters innovation and meaningful discussions.

Key Sessions and Initiatives

• “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue X BIMSTEC” highlights youth development efforts.
• “Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)” promotes equitable access to opportunities via technology.

Cultural and Technological Exploration

• Visits to cultural sites like Dandi Kutir and Sabarmati Ashram, celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings.
• Exploration of GIFT City, India’s first smart city and International Financial Services Centre.

Impact on Youth Development

• Encourages collaboration, best practice sharing, and leadership development.
• Expected to shape future initiatives for sustainable development across the BIMSTEC region.