National youth day : Youth empowerment towards nation building

Event Date: 11-01-2025 

Event brief description

National Youth Day is celebrated in India every year on January 12 to honor the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual leader and youth icon. Declared by the Indian government in 1984, the day recognizes Vivekananda’s ideals, emphasizing education, spirituality, and youth empowerment. His teachings inspire young people to embrace discipline, dedication, and service to society. Various schools, colleges, and organizations commemorate the day through speeches, cultural events, and motivational programs aimed at nurturing leadership qualities and social responsibility. National Youth Day serves as a reminder of the youth’s role in building a progressive and harmonious nation. 

To raise awareness about this initiative, the Legal Aid Clinic and the Pro Bono Club of the School of Law, Galgotias University, organized a successful Seminar at Galgotias University. The seminar was well attended by the chief guests, DR. DEVIKA SHARMA Associate Professor SOLE, Galgotias University PhD (NLU Jodhpur, COLONEL SANDEEP SHARMA Rtd. Colonel CEO, AMAS Gr.Noida, DR. RODNEY D RYDER, Founding Partner Scribord. Celebrating Youth Day by a legal aid clinic aims to empower young people with legal knowledge, enabling them to understand and exercise their rights effectively. It fosters awareness about social justice, equality, and inclusivity, encouraging active youth participation in addressing societal challenges. By organizing workshops, discussions, and outreach programs, the clinic seeks to inspire the youth to become catalysts for change, contribute to community welfare, and promote access to justice for all, creating a fair and progressive society.

Event Detailed Description

The Seminar was conducted by the Legal aid clinic and Pro Bono club, school of law Galgotias University on the Youth Day. National Youth Day is observed in India every year on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a prominent philosopher and youth leader. Declared by the government in 1984, this day highlights his teachings on education, discipline, and service, inspiring the youth to strive for excellence and contribute to society. 

The celebration involves cultural events, seminars, and programs aimed at motivating young people to realize their potential and work for social welfare. Swami Vivekananda believed that the youth are the driving force behind a nation’s progress. National Youth Day serves as a reminder for them to lead with courage, purpose, and a vision for a better future. 

The event has the prominent guests as speakers like DR. DEVIKA SHARMA Associate Professor SOLE, Galgotias University PhD (NLU Jodhpur, COLONEL SANDEEP SHARMA Rtd. Colonel CEO, AMAS Gr.Noida, DR. RODNEY D RYDER, Founding Partner Scribord.

Our esteemed guests had enlightened the students about the works, challenges, opportunities, threats, and limitations for the upcoming future. Dr. Devika has shared her insights and literary knowledge with the students; her speech includes how the government is different from governance. With her forethought vision and conscience, she urged students to bridge the gaps, the generational gaps. Also, guests like Mr. Sharma, who has an army background, introduce the young generation to the opportunities in the field of the army; as a law scholar, one should approach the army by JAG exams. In his speech, Mr. Sharma encouraged students to join the army as “Life in the army… . Adventure” was what he wanted students to grasp. Furthermore, he stated that the army has numerous opportunities in nation building, and nation building could be done with the youth. Dr. Rodney had taken the students in the past and made them mesmerized by the struggles and turbulence faced by Mahatma Gandhi in different domains of his life when he was a young lawyer. The life of Mahatma Gandhi is an inspiration to the young students, especially those who are studying law. There are different challenges that will try to distract the youth, but conquering the thoughts and building the nation should be the ultimate mentality of the students. 

The event further went to the questionnaire round, where the technical and thought-provoking questions were taken up by the experienced and ocean of knowledge, the guests. Students 

actively participated and asked about different career options and challenges that the youngsters can face in the future, and the guests calmly accepted the questions and gave the answers to the best extent possible. The knowledge and experience of the guests was commendable. Also, guests happily shared their personal life experiences in different domains of life and concluded the answers with that. The experience and skills of a generation that is above the young generation is always helpful to them. The insights and stories from the previous generations will help the young generation to build the nation into a beautiful place to live. 

Department Name : School of law, Galgotias University. 

Event Outcome 

The National Youth Day seminar conducted by the Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club at the School of Law, Galgotias University, provided an insightful and enriching experience for the students. The event, centered around the teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, emphasized the importance of youth in nation-building, education, discipline, and service. Distinguished speakers, including Dr. Devika Sharma, Colonel Sandeep Sharma, and Dr. Rodney D. Ryder, shared valuable perspectives on various career opportunities, personal growth, and the challenges that the youth of today must overcome. Their personal stories and professional experiences served as an inspiration for the students to lead purposeful lives and contribute to the betterment of society. The event not only engaged students in meaningful discussions but also encouraged them to reflect on their potential to make a positive impact in the future. Overall, the seminar was a great success in fostering motivation, knowledge, and empowerment among the youth. 

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