Youth Conclave concludes with call to co-create strategy to build ‘Youth Agenda 2025-30
Correspondent
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The “Yuva Aagaaz – Yuva Awaaz: Madhya Pradesh Youth Conclave 2025” concluded today at Ravindra Bhavan, Bhopal.
The two-day conclave (29–30 August), organised by Synergy Sansthan, brought together more than 300 young participants and 70 speakers, with the aim of bringing youth voices from the margins to the mainstream and building the “Youth Agenda 2025–2030.”
At the conclusion, speakers called for co-creating a strategy for action towards building the agenda. They called for joint ownership and step-wise planning putting the youth in the decision making and leadership positions.
The conclusingday began with an inspiring address by Naghma Mulla, CEO of EdelGive Foundation, who shared her personal journey and reflections on purpose and leadership.
She emphasized the role of extracurricular activities in building diverse skills and real-world awareness, while urging Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to strengthen themselves in financial management, human resources, and technology.
She also shared practical strategies for sustainable fundraising and engaged participants on challenges faced by rural youth and grassroots organizations.
The session on Youth, Creative Action and Social Change highlighted the power of the arts in fostering dialogue and normalizing stigmatized conversations.
Speakers stressed the importance of theatre as a process for social transformation, the need for community-led spaces that support indigenous art forms, and safe environments where young artists can nurture their voices. The discussion also pointed to the economic potential of the arts and the emerging career opportunities within the sector.
In the session on Rethinking Youth Mental Health and Well-being, speakers emphasized that working on the ecosystem of mental health has become more important than ever.
With multiple psychosocial factors influencing well-being, they stressed the need for safe, supportive, and inclusive platforms that enable individuals—especially young people—to express themselves freely and seek care without stigma.
Session on Active Citizenship, Democracy, and Youth Participation with Vikram Aahake, Shradha Kumar, Priya Krishnamurthy, and Dr Savita Babu emphasized meaningful youth engagement in democratic processes. Sharing his journey to becoming the Mayor of Chhindwara, Vikram Aahake called on youth to actively participate in politics. Priya Krishnamurthy stressed practicing democracy through civic education in schools, while Dr Savita Babu defined active citizenship as questioning existing structures and addressing inequalities. The panel also discussed leveraging digital platforms to amplify youth voices.
With these sessions, the conclave closed on an inspiring note, motivating participants to view leadership, creativity, citizenship, and well-being as interconnected pathways for building an inclusive and democratic society.
