Youth Skills for Peace and Development

The theme for World Youth Skills Day is “Youth Skills for Peace and Development”, emphasizing the critical importance of equipping young people with essential skills as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.

Please find below the quotes from industry leaders with their insights, which including- Esri India, Mahindra University and IDEMIA.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India said, “Our world is facing pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges, making us vulnerable to conflicts over land, water, and other resources. There is an immediate need to address these challenges through coordinated efforts at local, national, and international levels, with technology serving as the common binding force. To bring the ideas to fruition, we need to harness the potential of the youth to bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and creative solutions to global challenges. The youth act as a catalyst for innovation with their tech savviness. As leaders, we must encourage, guide, and equip the next-gen innovators with the technical adeptness to effectively solve the challenges of the present and the future. We also need to inculcate geographic thinking so that they can make an impact at the local level. Imparting knowledge of GIS to the students of every discipline is extremely important. At Esri India, it is a fascinating experience to work with the young minds of 800+ academic institutes and through special programs such as the Esri India Young Scholar program, Master Mentors Geo-enabling Indian Scholars (MMGEIS) Program, and the Master’s Scholarships in GIS. It’s crucial to nurture the younger generation to foster a culture of peace and sustainable development. That’s the way forward for an inclusive and sustainable future for everyone.”

About Esri India:

Established in 1996, Esri India Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Esri India), the market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping solutions in India, helps customers unlock the maximum potential of their data to improve operational and business decisions. It has delivered pioneering enterprise GIS technology, powered by ArcGIS, to more than 6,500 organizations in government, private sector, academia, and non-profit sectors. The company has also introduced ‘Indo ArcGIS’, a unique GIS solution & data offering suited for government organizations. Esri India collaborates with a rich ecosystem of partner organizations to deliver GIS and location intelligence-based solutions. Headquartered in Noida (Delhi NCR), the company has about 1 million users in the country. It got Great Place to Work Certified® in 2021, 2022, and 2023. For more information visit www.esri.in.

Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University, said ”In today’s ever-evolving job market, youth need a blend of advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to thrive. With the advent of new technologies, it is crucial to incorporate immersive, personalized, experiential, and project-based learning into the curriculum. This holistic approach not only enhances their knowledge but also gives them a competitive edge, fostering peace and development.”

About Mahindra University:

Mahindra University, Hyderabad (India) is a multi-disciplinary university. It works towards “Educating future citizens for and of a better world” and is envisioned to be a private University that will play a significant role in driving quality improvements and innovation in higher education in the coming years. Mahindra University will focus on generating new knowledge through engagement in cutting-edge research, creating a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and undertaking collaborative projects with industry and other academic institutions. In 2021, Mahindra University launched the School of Management, the Indira Mahindra School of Education, and the School of Law. The University is backed by Mahindra Educational Institutions (MEI), a subsidiary of Tech Mahindra Ltd., the flagship IT company of the Mahindra Group, a US $19.4 billion industrial entity that employs in excess of 2,56,000 employees across 100 countries.

Manisha Dubey, Head of IDEMIA India Foundation & VP Marketing communications & Brand, IDEMIA, said “On World Youth Skills Day, IDEMIA proudly acknowledges the incredible potential of young people as the innovators of tomorrow. Committed to empowering youth with essential skills, IDEMIA aims to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. At the IDEMIA Skilling Center, we provide comprehensive training to nurture a new generation of leaders to address global challenges and drive positive societal change. By equipping young people with the necessary expertise and fostering an environment of innovation and learning, IDEMIA is dedicated to shaping a brighter future where young talents can thrive and contribute to a more secure and technologically advanced global community.”

About IDEMIA Group:

IDEMIA Group unlocks simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places. With its long-standing expertise in biometrics and cryptography, IDEMIA develops technologies of excellence with an impactful, ethical, and socially responsible approach. Every day, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds.

IDEMIA Group brings together three market-leading businesses that enable mission-critical solutions:

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is the leading technology provider who unlocks safer and easier ways to pay and connect.

IDEMIA Public Security is a leading global provider of biometric solutions that unlock convenient and secure travel, access, and protection.

IDEMIA Smart Identity leverages the power of cryptographic and biometric technologies to unlock a single trusted identity for all.

With a global team of nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA Group is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,400 enterprises in over 180 countries. For more information, visit www.idemia.com and follow @IDEMIAGroup on X.