The event, titled “Youth for a Developed India by 2047,” brought together students, educators, legal experts, and civil society leaders to explore the role of young people in building a just and sustainable future for India and beyond.
The discussion looked ahead to 2047, the 100th anniversary of India's independence, and how today’s youth can help shape the country’s development over the next two decades. But the impact of the event reached far beyond one national context. It demonstrated the power of student-led collaboration across borders, languages, and systems.
Youth-Led, Locally Rooted, Globally Connected
This event was not led by institutions or governments. It was made possible by the drive and coordination of students themselves. GSF’s representative in India, Anand Jha, worked with Young Sapiens and two local student groups, Paradigm BHU and Girl Up BHU, to make it happen. Together, they created a space for honest dialogue, community vision, and meaningful participation.
It showed what is possible when students take ownership of their voices and platforms, turning local dialogue into global momentum.
Diverse Speakers, Shared Vision
The panel featured a powerful mix of voices:
- Professor H.K. Singh – Dean of Commerce at Banaras Hindu University
- Shaswat Pandey – Asia Chair, International Association of Political Science Students
- Ayushman Singh – Legal Advocate at India’s Supreme Court
- Nakshatra Jagannath – Youth Delegate at the 2024 World Youth Festival
- Avinav Peshwani – Cultural Entrepreneur and Founder of KAAS
- Anand Jha – Youth Leader and GSF Representative
Together, they discussed how students can shape public policy, climate action, education, and culture, and why young people must be at the center of decision-making, not just included as an afterthought.
What Was Discussed?
The conversation focused on four urgent global themes:
- Education: Calls for more inclusive, globally relevant, and collaborative approaches to learning.
- Climate Action: A clear demand for climate education and green innovation to be part of all national planning.
- Youth Participation: Young people want real seats at the table as creators, co-leaders, and policy influencers.
- Leadership Through Collaboration: The event itself became an example of what young people can build when they work together across boundaries.
A Model for the Future
As India moves toward 2047, events like this show that development must be shaped from the ground up by young people, for everyone. The collaboration between Young Sapiens, the Global Student Forum, and campus groups is more than just an event. It is a model for youth-led transformation.
The Global Student Forum will continue to champion such initiatives around the world, where students come together, build alliances, and shape a future defined by justice, equity, and shared purpose.
