KARGIL: The youth of the region has to play a proactive role in disseminating the awareness about the fragile climatic conditions of Ladakh, said Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan.
Speaking at ‘Neighbourhood Youth Parliament’ program in Kargil, Khan said the youth’s role is crucial in ensuring that our future generations are able to live a better life, while preserving the culture and traditions of the region.
“Event like this go a long way in connecting the youth and preparing them for a larger role they have to play in the future. The youth must be involved in debates and discussions so that they can learn and then tell other about the contemporary socio-economic development issues confronting local communities,” said the CEC.
The CEC also informed that Kargil is dependent on glacier water and youth should be informed of precautionary measures to save the glaciers.
“Once our youth understands the fragile climatic conditions of Ladakh, only then they can play a proactive role in disseminating the awareness about it to others and ensure a better life for our future generations,” said Khan, who was the chief guest at the event organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Kargil.
Khan also threw light on the importance of preserving traditional crops such as millet and its inclusion in daily diet and urged the youth to revive the traditional food culture and to study climate change and disaster risk reductions.
Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, who was the guest of honour, appreciated the organizing committee and advised the youth to take maximum benefits of the platform to realize their leadership potential. The DC Kargil thanked all the resource persons for delivering their lectures on various important topics.
During the program, mementos were also distributed among participants. During the day-long program, various sessions were held in which resources person from various backgrounds discussed about Y-20 themes and mission LiFE and the international year of millets.
During the session, Gulzar Hussain Assistant Professor, who was a resource person covered the topic on shared future: youth in democracy and governance.
Mohd Hassan shared his view on health, well-being and sport: agenda for youth followed by lecture on future of work, industry 4.0 innovation and 21st-century skills.
Dr Mohd Salim, Assistant Professor covered a session on mission LiFE. Dr RinchanDolkar, a woman scientist enlightened the audience about the millet and its importance.
Dr MohdTaqi, Assistant Professor shared his views about climate change and disaster risk reduction: making sustainability a way of life.
A large number of participants both male and female from different schools, colleges and skill institutes and national youth volunteers were present in the program. Later, District Youth Officer, NYK, JigmatSpaldon delivered the vote of thanks.
Deputy Secretary Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Language (LAACL) Kargil, Nazir Hussain, District Panchayat Officer, Padma Angmo, Assistant Professor, GDC Kargil TseringLamo and KonchokChorol were present on the occasion.
