National Youth Day 2024: Advancing the SDGs Through Multidisciplinary Youth-Led Action
“Recent Advancement in Education, Research, Social Science, Science & Engineering”
On January 12, 2024, PGDAV College (Evening), University of Delhi, in collaboration with ICERT, convened a one-day International Multidisciplinary Conference on “Recent Advancement in Education, Research, Social Science, Science & Engineering,” aligning with National Youth Day—the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
With over 200 participants from across India, Nigeria, UK, USA, and beyond, the conference demonstrated that youth empowerment is central to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Highlights:
SDG | Goal | Conference Contribution |
SDG 4 | Quality Education | Explored advancements in education, research methodologies, and pedagogical innovation |
SDG 5 | Gender Equality | Featured women leaders as keynote speakers, session chairs, and awardees |
SDG 8 | Decent Work & Economic Growth | Addressed skill development, research-driven employment, and youth employability |
SDG 9 | Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure | Showcased multidisciplinary research bridging science, engineering, and social sciences |
SDG 10 | Reduced Inequalities | Brought together scholars from Global South and North in equitable dialogue |
SDG 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | Strengthened collaboration between University of Delhi, ICERT, and international institutions |
Core Message: “Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the changemakers of today. On this National Youth Day, we celebrate their power to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.”
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