'Yuva Sangam': IIT Mandi invites applications from HP, Ladakh students

Those interested can register for the program through the link https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/ till April 9, 2023. 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is organising the ‘Yuva Sangam’ program under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Initiative to strengthen people-to-people connect between the youth of India. 

Yuva Sangam is a cultural and academic exchange program that has been initiated for students for the age group between 18 and 30. It gives exposure tours to the youths comprising mainly students studying in Higher Educational institutions (HEIs) and some off-campus youths from one state to other states and vice-versa. It provides an immersive experience of various facets of life, development landmarks, recent achievements and a youth connect. 

Under this program, the youth will be given multi-dimensional exposure under five broad areas – Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development), Paraspar Sampark (People-to-people connect) and Produogik (Technology). 

Hitesh Shrimali, Dean of Students, IIT Mandi, said, “This student exchange programme is a unique opportunity for the students of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh to experience a completely different culture of their country. I highly encourage students who have never ventured out of their respective districts or states to register for this tour.” 

IIT Mandi has partnered with IIT Goa for this student exchange program. About 45 students belonging to all sections of society from Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh region can participate in this program. 

The registration for this program has already started and will be closed on April 9, 2023. Those interested can participate in Yuva Sangam by registering on the following link – https://ebsb.aicte-india.org/. 

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