The Civil 20 (C20) summit has started in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh with over 150 delegates from 20 countries in attendance. The two-day summit aims to initiate extensive dialogue and engagement with civil society organizations, policymakers and different government and non-government agencies. The theme of the summit is Diversity, Inclusion and Mutual Respect.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu spoke at the event and said, We recognize the immense value the civil societies bring to the table – their expertise, local knowledge, and community-driven initiatives – are invaluable assets for inclusive and sustainable development. He applauded the C20 summit initiative as an exceptional platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among civil society organizations from around the world.
Khandu also spoke on India being on the mission to bring about a shared global future for all through the Amrit Kaal initiative, as it completes nine years of ‘Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan’ under the exceptional leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The C20 summit at Namsai is being attended by delegates from countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and the USA, along with representatives of all community-based organizations of Arunachal Pradesh and civil societies.
Organized by the Vivekananda Kendra in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government, the summit will promote social and economic development with the vision that no one is left behind. The conversation will focus on areas such as climate change, gender equality, and peace-building.
The state government is committed to fostering an environment of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ and ‘Jan Samvad’ that nurtures and supports active participation of civil societies. Arunachal Pradesh has achieved several milestones, and the summit will foster an inclusive and sustainable development for the state and the world.
