This global gathering aims to highlight the health and well-being needs of 1.8 billion adolescents and youth worldwide. During the event, the government will present their insights to improve the health and well-being of youth and deliberate future strategies required to meet their challenges. 

‘The world is home to 1.8 billion individuals aged 10-24, with India having the largest youth population. These young individuals represent an asset for any nation and investing in their health and well-being plays a critical role in achieving economic growth and development targets. Recognizing the tremendous demographic dividend of the youth population, the G20 Co-branded event will emphasize the need to invest in the health and well-being of adolescents and youth,” health ministry statement said. 

“One of the objectives of the G20 co-branded event is to empower youth as change-makers in society, as well as foster dialogue and engagement among policymakers, government officials, experts, partner agencies, and youth icons from G20 nations,” it said. 

Approximately, one-third of the event’s delegates will be young participants from various parts of India and other G20 nations. Their active involvement will ensure that their concerns regarding health and well-being are heard and that their inputs and demands find a place in future policy formulations and program implementations. 

The event will feature two technical sessions focusing on adolescent health and well-being and multi-sectoral partnerships for youth engagement. 

Updated: 19 Jun 2023, 07:06 PM IST