The Fifth National Youth Conference concluded on Monday by issuing a 10-point declaration on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calling for the meaningful participation of youth.
More than 150 youths from across the country participated in the two-day event. The conference has called for a timely revision to the National Youth Policy and Youth Vision, 2025 to align them with the needs and expectations of the youth.
Bikas KC, one of the members of the organizing committee, said that the conference has drawn attention to hold the stakeholders more accountable on the issues of youth.
The conference has emphasized the localization of the SDGs with the sufficient budget allocation as well as the assurance of the youth's leadership.
Similarly, the declaration has included assurance of quality education, skills development, accessible health care service, a decent job, and entrepreneurship for the youth population.
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