The three day South Asia Regional Youth Peace Conference was held in New Delhi as part of 150th birth anniversary celebrations of father of the nation- Mahatma Gandhi.
a. Gandhinagar
b. Porbandar
c. New Delhi
d. Mumbai
- It was organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) and STEP (Standing Together to Enable Peace).
- It was inaugurated by Krishna G Kulkarni, great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
About South Asia Regional Youth Peace Conference:
- Its objective was to eliminate stereotypes, prejudices across all borders to understand micro-macro aspect of issues, identify common challenges and develop a plan of action and to build a network of youth leaders.
- It was also aimed to equip young leaders with skills and knowledge based on peace education, critical enquiry and socio-emotional learning as tool to engage with their peers.
- It also aimed to build a network of youth leaders and change-makers across South Asia who will join hands to address common challenging issues together.
- It provided a platform for young people of South Asia to further peace agenda in the region.
- About 100 youth leaders from South Asian countries and different parts of India had participated in to discuss different dimensions of 'peace'.
- The countries represented include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
- The conference had conversations on Gender, Food Security, Interfaith Harmony, Digital media, Art Democracy and other Dialogues.
Question:
Q. Where was the three day South Asia Regional Youth Peace Conference held as part of 150th birth anniversary celebrations of father of the nation- Mahatma Gandhi?a. Gandhinagar
b. Porbandar
c. New Delhi
d. Mumbai
