Manipal 17 September 2023: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its 4^th National Conference on Youth in Social Change, held on September 17, 2023, at the picturesque MAHE Manipal campus. This remarkable event brought together more than 600 participants, including dynamic young leaders, change-makers, and passionate advocates of social change from across the nation. They congregated under the compelling theme, "Youth Catalysts for Global Impact: Unleashing the Power of SDGs." Notably, this conference was an integral part of the Youth 20 (Y20) event, representing the G20's dedicated youth engagement group.

The conference commenced with the inauguration by Dr. Ranjan R Pai, President of MAHE Trust and Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group. We were honoured to have Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister, grace the event as the Guest of Honor. He, in his address, passionately emphasised the significance of driving economic contributions at the grassroots level. He urged budding entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in tier 2 and 3 cities, echoing the visionary approach of TMA Pai in building the Manipal University campus on barren land in Manipal.

The conference featured a captivating keynote address by Mrs. Ashraf Patel from Pravah and ComMutiny - The Youth Collective. Plenary sessions included prominent speakers such as Mrs. Alina Alam from Mitti Café and Mrs. Anupama Muhuri from CRY - Child Rights and You. Their insights and perspectives left an indelible impact on all participants.

The 4^th National Conference on Youth in Social Change served as a dynamic platform for thought-provoking discussions, insightful presentations, and interactive sessions on youth engagement and social change topics. It provided a valuable opportunity for participants to share their experiences, ideas, and innovative solutions to address pressing social issues.

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, Manipal, extended a warm welcome to all attendees and provided a comprehensive overview of the conference. Dr. H S Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, Manipal, presided over the event and shared his valuable insights on the role of youth in driving social change. Dr. Praveen Kumar, the organising secretary of the conference, delivered a vote of thanks. The conference also witnessed the presence of key figures like Dr. Anup Naha, Convenor, Mr. Abhishek Chaturvedi, Co-Convenor, and student secretaries Ms. Pallavi Kamath and Mr. Naveen.