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Delhi’s Modern School hosts youth summit for future leaders

LifestyleDelhi’s Modern School hosts youth summit for future leaders

Modern School Barakhamba Road recently concluded the 12th edition of its annual international youth summit, entitled the Community Development and Leadership Summit (CDLS), under the dual theme, “Refugees: Liability or Responsibility?” and “Beauty Creams: An Expression of Racism”.

According to teachers at Modern School, the theme for the global event was chosen with the aim to foster the spirit of humanity, sanity, unity, internationalism and leadership in the young delegates.

Dr Vijay Datta, principal of Modern School Barakhamba Road, said, “Leadership isn’t taught; it’s a virtue of life. We have to change this autocratic global world to a sensitive one for a better vision of life.”

The 12th edition of the CDLS featured several projects and activities aimed at nurturing young minds and changing mindsets by promoting a logical and scientific outlook to world problems. In this respect, the delegates had an opportunity to participate in interactive sessions and deliberate on issues that are important to the world community with eminent and dynamic personalities from a wide spectrum of fields.

Gautam Sarkar, the CDLS organiser, told that to set the ball rolling, the students usually have interactive sessions with eminent  leaders, social workers, industrialists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, quiz masters, journalists, historians, photographers, artists, celebrities besides institutions like, the Tata, the State Bank of India, Dr Radhakrishnan School etc. While Delhi’s monuments tour provides the much needed punch to the participants.

The eight-day summit witnessed some 100 young global participants from 20 international Schools from countries like , Russia, South Africa, Italy, Mexico, Laos, Germany, UK, USA, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, India etc.

Ekaterina Gauseva of Zolotoy Pesok School, Russia thought that India was a land of beggars, impoverished and incompetent people and magicians. However, her perception of India completely changed after she attended the CDLS. She said, “The image of India that I had in mind took a complete U-turn. I am amazed by the brimming confidence and exuberance this nation has. Delhi is a beautiful city with rich history and heritage.”

Even Australia’s Charlotte Dean from Pyamble Ladies College thought that India was a backward country. Even her perception of India changed when she saw the fast pace development in infrastructure and society.

“The massive malls, designer hospitals and state of the art metro, have really moved me. I had never thought India to be this way. And through debates and discussions I have realised how India is growing at a rapid rate.” Dean said.

Transcending boundaries, the delegates moved past language and cultural barriers and truly embraced the concept of global citizenship. Forging an intimate bond with the Indian culture, they explored at the heritage sights of India like the India Gate, Dilli Haat and Qutub Minar.

Angie Michelle from Mexico had almost fallen in love with India and saw similarities between India and Mexico. “May be that we both are backed by history and civilisations,” she said.

Feroz Bhakt Ahmed, teacher and In-charge CDLS said, “In a world where society which has now been reduced to a global village by the fast-expanding utility of technology, it becomes imperative that interaction across countries becomes more fluid and metamorphoses into that of an altruistic nature. CDLS, through its vision, brings together a myriad of various perspectives. These varying outlooks would truly lay the foundation of a more informed and responsible society.”

Over the eight days the delegates debated, deliberated and participated in various activities. From visiting the Gandhi Samadhi to t The Blind Relief Association- a refuge for the visually impaired to engaging in workshops like like, paper bag making, mask designing, lantern making and book cover designing. The participants also had a chance to experience the rich culture of India through dance and music.

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