Bengaluru :
A 19-year-old Bengaluru boy is all set to take part in the G200 youth forum 2015 in Germany. Shailesh Singhal, studying in St Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, has been chosen as the India head in the summit. Shailesh, a first-year BSc (Economics) student, will represent India as its Head of State at the G20 Youth Summit beginning on April 29. He will lead the Indian delegation and share his and his country’s views on global issues during the summit. Shailesh will join the Global Market Challenges Committee of the forum.
After a detailed application was sent, he was shortlisted for an interview through Skype and chosen. He received a confirmation letter in February from G8 and G20 alumni association headquartered in Geneva.
G200 Youth Forum will be the largest international event organized for young leaders in 2015, and about 500 young leaders, parliamentarians, students and academicians, representatives of the business world, governments and international organizations will be participating in it. The forum will take place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany from April 29-May 3. The youth forum serves as a unique opportunity for participants to gather together in an exchange of ideas and best practices and encourage stronger persona and professional relationships.
Speaking to TOI, Dr Fr Praveen Martis, principal of St Joseph’s College, said that the initiative was completely Shailesh’s and the college was supportive. “It is a matter of pride to have our student take part in an international summit. I wish him all the best. He is a bright student,” he said.
However, Shailesh is all excited that he will be able to spend his summer holidays differently. “All I wanted was to make good use of my two months’ vacation. I searched about taking part in international summits and got to know about G200 youth forum. I applied and got through. Currently I am reading more about global market and international relationships,” says Shailesh who wants to pursue higher studies in Economics. Though he’s from a business family, Shailesh is certain he won’t join it.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Bengaluru / TNN / April 15th, 2015