Youngsters attending UP Dialoque : Chapter 2 event in city on Sunday
Prayagraj : From law and order and the economy to education, jobs and religious tourism, more than 200 young volunteers and participants came together in Prayagraj on Sunday to discuss the changes, development and new opportunities emerging in Uttar Pradesh over the past decade at ‘UP Dialogue – Chapter 2’, organised by ‘Friends of UP’.
She said that the active participation of youth is extremely important for building a safe and empowered future. Speakers shared their views on the changes that have taken place in the state as well as the evolving social and economic landscape. The primary objective of the programme was to connect youth with the changes taking place in the state and provide them with a platform where they could directly ask questions to experts from various fields and also express their views. At the programme, senior advocate Archana Singh interacted with youth on issues related to law and the justice system. Referring to various govt policies and schemes, she stated that the youth population is deriving significant benefits from them. During her address, Archana Singh called upon young people to remain active in social and public life and to play an aware and responsible role in shaping their future. At the programme, Arunesh Singh discussed in detail the opportunities available to youth in various fields, including economics, finance, and education. He shared his views on the opportunities opening up before young people amid a changing economy and on future prospects. Prof Rajesh Kumar Garg also participated in the programme and encouraged youth to move forward. The speakers emphasized that the role of youth in the state’s development process is important not only as beneficiaries but also as active participants. The entire programme was divided into two major dialogue sessions. In the first session, invited experts and speakers presented their views on different subjects. The second session was devoted to a question-and-answer interaction and open dialogue with youth. During this session, participants asked questions on various issues related to law and order, education, employment, the economy, and the development of the state. Youth also shared their views and suggestions with the experts.
The objective of ‘UP Dialogue’ is to connect youth with Uttar Pradesh’s development journey and advance fact-based dialogue on issues related to policy, development, and society, according to ‘Friends of UP’. Through this initiative, efforts are being made to establish direct interaction among youth, experts, and various sections of society.

