National Youth Festival 2026 Concludes in Kathmandu with 11-Point Youth Declaration
Summary
The National Youth Festival 2026 concluded in Kathmandu with an 11-point Youth Declaration calling for real youth participation, good governance, digital inclusion, and responsible use of AI. The declaration also urged stronger action on employment, education, health, climate change, and inclusion for marginalized communities.
Key Points
- The National Youth Festival 2026 concluded in Kathmandu after bringing together youths, policymakers, technology experts, and parliamentarians.
- Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha urged youths to make fact-based, constructive demands and highlighted growing mental health concerns among 16- to 27-year-olds.
- Panel discussions focused on tokenism in youth participation, foreign employment, good governance, AI, privacy, and the need for digital literacy and stronger laws.
- Youth representatives from all seven provinces issued an 11-point Youth Declaration 2026 covering democracy, digital transformation, employment, education, health, climate action, and inclusion.
