Role of youth vital in peace building: Priya

MoS for Education Priya Sethi honouring a young achiever on Wednesday.
MoS for Education Priya Sethi honouring a young achiever on Wednesday.

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 23: Minister of State for Education and Tourism, Priya Sethi today said that the youth can play a very important role in peace building.
This was stated by Minister at a function held to honour young achievers who excelled in different sectors.
Congratulating South Asia Peace Movement for recognizing young achievers and peace seekers of the Valley, Priya Sethi asserted that their contribution in sports, education, music, film making, social activities or entrepreneurship will go a long way in not only adding to State’s economy but also generating employment besides making J&K State blink on international forum.
Priya Sethi, said,” the entire nation belongs to you and we all have to take the country ahead with the determination of creating a ‘New India’ as dreamed by even our Prime Minister. However, youth will have to play a major role in this endeavour”.
Extending her best wishes to young achievers for having made it to the list, Priya Sethi also congratulated parents of young achievers for enabling them to chose their paths that are opening up new vistas for young brigade of this region.
She said programmes like start up and make in India have enabled many youngsters to become job creators than being job seeker. She also asked youngsters to avail Government schemes.
The Minister asked South Asia Peace Movement organisers to continue with their programmes that include women’s empowerment in rural/urban areas, education for all and skill development, medical facilities, anti-drug campaigns, environmental safety, sports/athletics and cultural activities to involve youth in constructive activities.
Among others present included Sanjay Saraf, Showkat Chowdhary, Mohammad Yousuf, Nisheet Shrivastav, Farooq  Ahmed Rather, Veer Saraf, Chain Singh and Principal IHM, Joint Commissioner, Municipality  Syed Abdul, GM BSNL Salim Beigh and Chairman Hattrick Group Showkat Choudhary.

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