RJS PBH 'S WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY SUMMIT ADDRESSES EMPLOYMENT, AI, AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM AMIDST NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
RJS PBH 'S WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY SUMMIT ADDRESSES EMPLOYMENT, AI, AND EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AMIDST NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY.
NEW DELHI -- On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, July 15, 2026, the Ram Janaki Sansthan Positive Broadcasting House, RJS PBH, hosted its 601st consecutive digital summit. Spearheaded by Uday Kumar Manna and organizer Rajendra Singh Kushwaha, the event served as a critical nexus for addressing India's urgent social crises while charting a robust roadmap for youth employment, artificial intelligence adoption, micro-enterprises, and traditional arts.
The summit commenced with a stark and urgent focus on the systemic failures currently plaguing the Indian education system. Uday Kumar Manna drew immediate attention to the widespread accountability surrounding the NEET paper leaks, which have tragically resulted in the suicides of more than twenty students. Manna amplified the cause of climate activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar for eighteen days, surviving only on water and losing approximately eight kilograms. The summit highlighted the recent intervention by the Delhi High Court, following a public interest litigation filed by advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini, which sought an immediate response from the Center regarding Wangchuk's deteriorating health. RJS PBH utilized its platform to demand government accountability, emphasizing that the dream of a developed India cannot be realized if the educational future of its youth is compromised by systemic negligence.
Transitioning from immediate social crises to future-proofing the workforce, the summit delved deeply into the economic impact of technological advancement. Rajiv Kumar, Director of IACT Education, demystified the growing realm of Artificial Intelligence. He noted that AI is no longer a distant concept but an immediate reality expected to generate approximately one million jobs annually in India. However, Kumar issued a stern warning regarding the dark side of this technological boom: data privacy. He pointed out that unregulated third-party applications often harvest sensitive personal and financial data, exploiting users' contact lists and banking SMS notifications without transparent consent.
During a highly interactive Q&A session, Uday Kumar Manna questioned Kumar on how everyday smartphone users could safely navigate AI without falling prey to data theft. Kumar advised strict vigilance over application permissions, urging users to deny blanket access to their photo galleries and geographic locations. He recommended utilizing authenticated platforms like Google Gemini and Canva. Furthermore, addressing the rise of remote work, Kumar explained that youth could leverage AI for lucrative work-from-home opportunities, such as creating podcasts, generating AI avatars, and producing short-form video content for third-party marketing agencies.
The economic discussion was further expanded by Dr. R.K. Bharti, Director at the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, located in Okhla. Dr. Bharti traced the historical significance of the MSME department, originating from the 1954 Ford Committee recommendations, to emphasize the government's enduring commitment to industrial growth. He detailed the aggressive implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, designed to uplift traditional artisans across eighteen recognized trades. The scheme, which offers fifteen days of training, a fifteen thousand rupee toolkit, and collateral-free loans up to one lakh rupees at a minimal five percent interest rate, has seen unprecedented success. Dr. Bharti revealed that the initial five-year target of reaching thirty lakh artisans was obliterated in just two years, with over two and a half crore registrations currently recorded.
When Rajendra Singh Kushwaha inquired about the accessibility of these schemes for rural youth in districts like Ghazipur, Dr. Bharti confirmed the widespread availability of District Industry Centers and the online CHAMPIONS portal. He emphasized that rural youth have direct access to modern technological training and substantial financial backing, including manufacturing loans up to fifty lakh rupees, enabling them to transition from job seekers to job creators in sectors like food processing.
The summit then explored the intersection of traditional culture and modern commerce through the insights of Vandana Shrivastava, a renowned Bhojpuri painting artist. Shrivastava systematically dismantled the myth that traditional art cannot be a viable source of income. She argued that painting is a foundational skill that, through rigorous practice, evolves into highly paid professions such as interior decoration, graphic design, and fashion design. Shrivastava passionately advocated for the integration of local arts into early childhood education, not only as a career foundation but as a crucial psychological tool to combat the rising tide of depression and loneliness among modern youth.
An engaging exchange occurred when Uday Shanker Singh, In-charge of the RJS Positive Branch in Noida, shared an anecdote about his five-year-old granddaughter, Manushi, painting rainbows across their home's walls. Rather than reprimanding her, he embraced her creativity, a sentiment Shrivastava lauded as the perfect early encouragement required to cultivate a professional mindset. Addressing a direct question from Kushwaha regarding the difference between a painter and a designer, Shrivastava clarified that while a painter masters the fundamental creation of art, a designer applies that foundational skill toward specific, commercial problem-solving in modern industries. She also highlighted the unique geometric nature of Bhojpuri art, which relies on points, lines, and triangles to depict nature and deities, emphasizing its deep scientific and cultural roots.
The comprehensive summit concluded with Uday Kumar Manna outlining a dense and impactful itinerary of upcoming announcements and initiatives by the Ram Janaki Sansthan Positive Broadcasting House. On July 17, the organization will host a dual digital event observing International Justice Day, featuring prominent advocates like Sarita Kapoor, and Nelson Mandela Day, led by Sunil Kumar Singh, echoing the theme that society needs change, not revenge. This will be followed by a critical physical gathering on July 24 at the Indian Red Cross Society headquarters in New Delhi, where the RJS PBH media family will take a pledge for voluntary blood donation to promote life-saving awareness.
Subsequent events include the Kargil Vijay Diwas observance on July 26, coordinated by Kargil veteran Prasad, and a physical meeting for World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, organized by Ashok Kumar Malik. The month will close with the release of the RJS PBH newsletter on July 31. The momentum will culminate in the Independence Day fortnight from August 1 to 15, featuring international participation guided by spiritual leader Sadhak Om Prakash. The crown jewel of these celebrations will be a grand physical event on August 7 at the Delhi Metropolitan Education in Sector 62, Noida. This event will witness the launch of the seventh positive media book, Amrit Kaal Ka Sakaratmak Bharat Uday, with anticipated attendance by media stalwarts like Prof. Dr. K.G. Suresh, cementing the organization's relentless pursuit of a positive, skilled, and accountable India.
Akanksha Manna
Head Creative Team
RJS PBH
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