Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya inaugurated the BIMSTEC Youth Leaders Summit 2025 at a city hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday (September 9).
The summit is being hosted by the Bharat Scouts and Guides under the aegis of the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Governor termed the summit as “a confluence of ideas, a celebration of cultures, and a foundation for future possibilities”.
Governor Acharya emphasised the unifying role of BIMSTEC, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, which brings together seven nations — India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand.
“This platform unites us not just geographically, but emotionally, culturally, civilisationally, and historically,” he said.
He hailed Bharat Scouts and Guides for their role in organising the event and praised the organisation for upholding the values of service, peace, harmony, and inclusivity that are increasingly relevant in today’s interconnected world.
The summit aims to empower youth as catalysts of innovation, development, and social change.
Acharya said national missions like Startup India, Skill India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat will gain renewed momentum through such initiatives.
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The governor called upon the youth to engage proactively in tackling global challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, and environmental degradation and reminded them that leadership is not merely a position, but a responsibility toward society, the nation, and humanity.
