PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI TO ADDRESS THE NEW INDIA CONCLAVE ON JULY 16, 2018
Tuesday, 10th July,: New India Conclave, the
biggest non-government rural outreach programme organized by Y4D Foundation in
association with Dalmia Cement, a leading Indian cement supplier and reputed NGOs
- Avanee Foundation and Aga Khan Rural
Support Programme, is an endeavour to celebrate several unsung heroes of rural
India. The New India Conclave is the first of its kind, comprehensive platform
for discussions and deliberations for rural transformation in India. Rural
achievers from across the nation will be participants at the conclave.
The
Conclave will be graced by the presence of Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi and dignitaries like Chief Minister of Meghalaya – Mr Conrad Sangma, Chief
Minister of Nagaland – Mr. Neiphiu Rio and Chief Minister of Maharashtra – Mr.
Devandra Fadnavis. Also present at the event in New Delhi on July 16, 2018 will
be New India Conclave ambassador, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, and Olympic
Wrestler Mr. Yogeshwar Dutt. New India Conclave creates an opportunity and platform
where leaders of the country, social activists, entrepreneurs, policy makers
and youth will discuss various ideas for rural
transformation. The Conclave will also be an opportunity to interact with
opinion leaders in the field of rural and agricultural development from Israel
and the USA.
The
Conclave will have panel discussions on ‘Rural Development and Youth
Participation’, ‘Skilling Needs and Business Opportunities in Rural India’, and
‘Ways of Sustainable Rural Development’. NGOs, corporates, bureaucrats, academicians
and social activists like Dr. Prakash Amte, Shri Mayank Gandhi and Mr. Ronnie
Screwvala, among others, will also take part in the discussions. Additionally,
the Conclave participants will also get an opportunity to address issues they
face in their field of work.
Commenting
on the response of rural achievers, Mr. Praful Nikam, Y4D NGO said, “The response
we have received from the people of the country is very encouraging and
heartening. The inspiring stories of the
participants are motivating and inspiring. It is our aim to reach the New India
Conclave to even more villages of the country next year and learn more about the
endeavour of individuals working towards a New India”. Y4D NGO and its partners
will continue to work towards making this a long term, sustainable movement for
rural transformation. The New India Conclave will be held on an annual basis,
with the aim to continue working towards encouraging positive rural
transformation and progress.
A
key associate and event partner of New India Conclave, Dalmia Cement - through
its -various CSR initiatives - has been contributing to the cause of nation
building since years.
Avanee
Foundation, too, has been intensively involved in creating work opportunities
for urban as well as rural youth to provide them with the right foundation and
right education, ultimately realising their vision of transforming an entire
nation.
Speaking
on behalf of Avanee Foundation Mrs.
Avantika Dalmia, Chairperson, Avanee Foundation said “We are proud to
associate with this event to recognize achievers who have done exemplary work
in rural areas, through the New India Conclave. Inspiring youth is one of the
key tenets of Avanee Foundation and we recognize that the rural youth exhibit
equal passion and innovation as the urban youth; they just lack equal opportunities.
Roughly 66% of India’s population reside in rural areas. Yet, the contribution
of the rural economy is only around 16%. If India has to grow at 9-10% per
annum, the rural sector has to be revitalized to contribute more.”
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