PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
Many young adults in Dehradun have welcomed the recent announcement of setting up a Youth Commission in the State, saying it will enhance opportunities for youth in decision-making, jobs and other spheres. However, they said the announcement should not remain just that, and it should be implemented soon.
The response came after chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently announced the establishment of a State Youth Commission, stating that it is an important step towards integrating the hopes and aspirations of youth into policy-making.
Commenting on the announcement, young adult Sanvi Verma said, “As a youth of Uttarakhand, I am happy about the Youth Commission because I see it as a step towards making youth an active part of the State’s future. I hope it is established soon instead of just being a formal announcement and focuses on creating more opportunities for jobs, startups, skills, technology and entrepreneurship within Uttarakhand, so that our youth don’t have to leave the state to build a successful future.”
Another college student, Varun Narang, said that a Youth Commission should not just represent youth, it should help build the Uttarakhand that the next generation wants to live in. It should bring real opportunities in jobs, startups, among others making Uttarakhand a state where young people can choose to build their future here, he added. He also emphasised early implementation of the commission
“I fully support this initiative since it offers young people in Uttarakhand the chance to give their opinions on a variety of policy issues. It would be a good idea to set up mentorship and startup centres at the local level. Additionally, young people from each district should be given a chance to regularly put forward their problems and concerns and appropriate steps should be taken to make sure the government addresses them. Special care should be given to young people in border and remote areas,” said Geetali Rawat, another young adult.
