IIT Mandi to host G20-S20 meet from June 21 to 30

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

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is hosting G20-S20 meeting from June 21 to 30, 2023. The purpose is to bring various key stakeholders and experts together to engage on various themes to generate actionable insights that can drive progress towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

Several dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend the event. The event will provide a platform for sharing innovative ideas and best practices, as well as addressing pressing challenges related to the themes of the event. 

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 key speakers 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 will start with International Yoga Day on June 21 where 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 interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions related to each theme. The detailed program with information regarding the chief guests and keynote speakers is available at https://iitmandi.ac.in/g20s20/ with the registration link: https://forms.gle/feSiccjDVkicSRwZ9. The registration is free of cost and the participants will receive the G20||S20 participation certification from IIT Mandi.  

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