Youth employment and the role of youngsters in peace building are among a host of issues to be discussed at the Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting, that began here today.
The three-day conference is being convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat and hosted by the Indian government.
Ministers, senior officials and youth leaders will discuss the policies, a Sports Ministry release said.
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary General Deodat Maharaj said, "Young people have a special capacity for leading and effecting change and are invaluable assets and partners in national development".
Tharika Dileepani, regional representative of the Commonwealth Youth Council said,"the meeting is an opportunity to work closely with our neighbouring youth leaders to strengthen networks in our region."
"The meeting is also a good platform which will allow us to put our ideas into action," she added.
