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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha interacted today with participants of Yuva Sangam from educational institutions in Maharashtra, led by IIT Mumbai, at Lok Bhavan. He urged young people to work across regions and disciplines, use their skills to solve society’s real problems, and carry forward the spirit of national unity.
“Great ideas emerge through networks of trust, collaboration and mentorship,” the Lieutenant Governor said, emphasising that transformative innovation grows when talented individuals, mentors and institutions work together in an environment of trust and cooperation.
He said the strength of Yuva Sangam lies in bringing together young people from diverse regions and backgrounds. When students exchange ideas and combine their talents, he noted, they can find practical ways to address real-world challenges. He encouraged them to stay connected beyond the programme and turn promising ideas into solutions that benefit society.
Highlighting the role of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Shri Sinha said it has strengthened cultural, educational and social bonds among states and Union Territories through mutual understanding and people-to-people engagement. Yuva Sangam, with its focus on tourism, tradition, development, technology and people-to-people connections, provides an important platform for young people to carry this spirit forward.
The Lieutenant Governor spoke of the rich civilisational heritage shared by Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, saying exchanges between students help deepen appreciation of India’s common cultural legacy. He encouraged the visiting students to share with their families and friends what they had seen and experienced in a rapidly changing Jammu and Kashmir.
“Gone are the days of shutdowns and stone-pelting. Today, Jammu Kashmir is making headlines for its thriving startups,” he said, adding that schools, colleges and businesses now operate throughout the year.
Shri Sinha said new opportunities are emerging across tourism, startups, agriculture, handicrafts, technology and education, with thousands of young entrepreneurs writing stories of achievement. He also pointed to the growth of theatrical, musical and artistic activity in Srinagar and Jammu, where exhibitions and cultural events are increasingly finding a home.
“I would like you to carry back with you this picture of a changing Jammu Kashmir and tell your families and friends what you saw, experienced and learned here,” he said.
Addressing global challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change and misinformation, the Lieutenant Governor said the future will depend on societies built on trust, cooperation and youthful energy. He called for sustainable development and responsible use of technology, stressing that human judgment must guide technological change.
“Every technological breakthrough brings both immense benefits and disruption. Technology lacks morality and cannot distinguish right from wrong on its own; therefore, human control over Artificial Intelligence is essential. Our youth must lead this digital transformation while safeguarding the nation’s heritage and democratic principles,” he said.
He urged students to build lasting connections between their institutions and pursue academic partnerships that contribute to nation-building. “Partnership is essential in science and technology. Use your knowledge and skills to find solutions to society’s real problems. Consider yourselves ambassadors of national unity, so that every young person can become a bridge-builder who connects society,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also noted the efforts of the Government of India and the Union Territory Administration to empower J&K’s youth and promote lesser-known tourist destinations across the region.
Yuva Sangam Phase VII includes structured interactions, institutional visits, cultural engagements and experiential learning. The programme aims to deepen mutual understanding, increase appreciation of India’s diversity and nurture young ambassadors of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Shri Govind Jaiswal, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor; Wing Commander Mansi Sunger (Retd.), Deputy Registrar, IIT Mumbai; Ms Pramila Sasalekar, Senior Assistant Registrar; Ms Hima Anaredy, Lead Outreach and Training; Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Assistant Registrar; Shri Dharmendra Chaurasia, Senior Technical Officer; Ms Apurva Kondgekar, Programme Coordinator; Ms Riya Shinde, Administrative Assistant, IIT Mumbai; and faculty members and students of NIT Srinagar were present.
