Dr. Sandeep Marwah Inaugurates National Conference on North East\u2019s Contribution & Potential Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047. New Delhi, 23rd August 2025: The Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC) successfully organized a high-profile National Conference on \u201cContribution & Potential of North East towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047\u201d at the prestigious India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The conference brought together policymakers, academicians, senior administrators, diplomats, security experts, and thought leaders to deliberate on the pivotal role of India\u2019s North Eastern region in shaping the country\u2019s future vision of a developed nation by 2047 under the leadership of Aditya Tikoo.<\/p>\n
The conference was formally inaugurated by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, renowned media personality, and advisor to several ministries of the Government of India.<\/p>\n
In his inspiring inaugural address, Dr. Marwah underlined the importance of self-reliance as the cornerstone of national growth. He reminded the audience of the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s call for\u00a0Atma Nirbhar Bharat<\/em>, and further expanded the thought with his well-known advocacy of\u00a0\u201cBe Indian, Buy Indian.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0He stressed that the nation\u2019s progress must be rooted in local empowerment, strengthening of indigenous industries, promotion of cultural and creative economies, and inclusive regional development. Dr. Marwah emphasized that the North East, with its rich cultural heritage, strategic location, natural resources, and dynamic youth population, has the potential to emerge as a powerhouse of growth and innovation, contributing significantly to the realization of\u00a0Viksit Bharat @ 2047<\/em>.<\/p>\n The event was graced by several distinguished personalities, the Patrons of GCTC, who lent their vision and wisdom to the deliberations:<\/p>\n The discussions during the conference highlighted a range of issues such as connectivity, security, economic development, cultural diplomacy, and the role of youth in nation-building. Speakers underlined the need to integrate the North Eastern states more effectively into national development strategies, ensuring that their unique strengths contribute to India\u2019s global rise.<\/p>\n The conference concluded with a shared commitment by the participants to work collectively towards harnessing the North East\u2019s immense potential, aligning it with the vision of a prosperous, inclusive, and globally respected India by 2047.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"