SHILLONG, June 21: Amidst the celebration of the North East NSS Festival, the NSS Cell of NEHU and State NSS Cell, Meghalaya, hosted the Yuva Samvad at the Multi-Use Convention Hall, NEHU, on Wednesday.
The YuvaSamvad – ‘India @2047’ is a part of the larger vision of the country in gauging the dreams and desires of the young minds towards ushering in a new India by the year 2047, which also marks the centenary year of India’s independence.
During a competition, two NSS volunteers from each of the seven participating states delivered a speech on ‘INDIA @ 2047’. The student participants expressed their opinions and aspirations on how they envisioned the India of their dreams by the year 2047. The participants of the competition expressed sincere optimism and curiosity towards the future of the country and are eager to celebrate 100 years of independence in 2047.
The competition was won by Bomdar Dirchi from Arunachal Pradesh, while Sagar Tamang of Assam and Pyntngenlang Lyngdoh Rngaid of Meghalaya secured second and third place respectively.
Shillong MP Vincent H Pala, who was the chief guest, had an interactive session with the NSS volunteers.
The students, comprising volunteers from the states of the Northeast, engaged the Lok Sabha member with pertinent queries such as balance between ethical requirements of sustainable development and the need to increase the GDP of the country.
