IIT Mandi to Host G20-S20 Meet from June 21 to 30; Check Schedule Here

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The event will facilitate collaboration among experts and policymakers from the G20 countries to address inclusive and sustainable development.

IIT Mandi to Host G20-S20 Meet from June 21 to 30

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi will be hosting the G20-S20 Meeting from June 21 to June 30, 2023.

"The purpose of this meet is to bring together various key stakeholders and experts together to engage on various themes such to generate actionable insights that can drive progress towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development," the institute said in a press statement.

Prof Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi said, “IIT Mandi is committed to the development of skilled manpower in areas such as sustainable development, climate-controlled agriculture, AI and robotics, drone technology, cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, manufacturing, and automation. We believe these efforts will foster national missions such as Make-in-India initiatives and will fulfil the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a Skill Capital of the world.”

Some of the noteworthy dignitaries of the G20-S20 include Pratap Shukla, Governor, Himachal Pradesh; Sukhvinder Singh, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh; Mukesh Agnihotri, Deputy Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh; Harshwardhan Chauhan, Minister of Industries, Himachal Pradesh; Ashutosh Sharma, Co-Chair S20 and former DST secretary; Padma Shri Hema Malini; Prof KK Pant Director, IIT Roorkee and Baldev Setia, Director, PEC Chandigarh.

The event is scheduled to begin on June 21, 2023 on the occasion of Yoga Day. The institute researchers will demonstrate various technology-enabled yoga and meditation practices for holistic health, including posture-correcting yoga mats, AR-VR-enabled immersive meditation.

Themes of G20-S20 Summit:

Day 1 (June 21): International Yoga Day: Celebrating the physical and mental benefits through yoga

Day 2 (June 23): Holistic Health: Exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being

Day 3 (June 25): Skill India: Addressing the importance of skill development for inclusive growth

Day 4 (June 27): Technology for Defence: Discussing advancements in technology for defence and national security

Day 5 (June25): Technology for Society: Highlighting the role of technology in fostering societal development

Day 6 (June 30): Renewable Energy: Focusing on sustainable energy solutions and their impact on development

The event will feature insightful keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions related to each theme. The diverse and influential group of delegates attending the event will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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