Bhubaneswar: The three-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) concluded in Bhubaneswar on Sunday with the adoption of four resolutions on educational reforms, national security, women’s safety and global challenges.A key highlight of the concluding day was the ABVP’s call for greater investment in research and development (R&D) by Indian industries to support innovation and accelerate the vision of a developed India. The organisation stressed the need for stronger collaboration among educational institutions, industry and youth.Overall, the meeting, attended by over 400 ABVP karyakartas from across the country, focused on contemporary national issues, education system, youth participation and socio-economic challenges.National general secretary of ABVP, Virendra Singh Solanki, said the resolutions reflected the organisation’s vision of a developed, secure and self-reliant Bharat. “Increased investment in R&D and long-term partnerships between industry and universities would help position India as a global leader in innovation and knowledge economy. Through this meeting, a collective resolve has been taken to make the education system more effective and student-centric, address challenges such as urban Maoism confronting national security, curb organised crimes and conspiracies of religious conversion targeting women and uphold national interest amidst global uncertainties,” he said.The NEC unanimously passed resolutions on effective ground-level implementation to make educational reforms successful, “urban Maoism”, “curbing the exploitation and religious conversion of women by organised criminal networks and jihadi elements” and national resolve of restraint and vigilance in times of global uncertainty.The delegates also reviewed the organisational activities and finalised an action plan for the coming year.The meeting announced nationwide programmes to mark the 60th year of the Students’ Experience in Inter-state Living initiative and several other commemorative campaigns.
