Sameep Shashtri, a youth icon and President of the Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership, addresses the critical need for youth empowerment. With erudition and commitment, he delves into issues such as economic disparities, the digital divide, and gender inequality, offering insightful solutions that start with education.
He advocates for a brighter today and a better future through nurturing the leadership qualities of our youth. Charismatic, versatile, performance-driven and armed with a tremendous sense of social responsibility, Sameep Shastri is a youth icon, an institution builder and an emerging voice advocating the strong ties between a sustainable future and youth leadership and empowerment.

He serves as Chairman, Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership (IIGL), President, Confederation of Young Leaders (CYL), Vice Chairman, BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) and President, BRICS CCI Young Leaders. He has also ventured into politics To take forward the illustrious political legacy of his grandfather, former Prime Minister of India Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx