Kazan Honors Young Visionaries at BRICS and SCO Leadership Awards

The BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award in Kazan saw over 400 applications from 13 countries, celebrating young talents like entrepreneurs and media influencers. It reflects unity among nations with shared values. Highlights included Madhish Parikh winning 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' and Zulaikha Patel as 'Young Media Influencer of the Year'.

Kazan, Russia recently hosted the prestigious BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award ceremony, attracting more than 400 applicants from 13 diverse countries, as reported by TV BRICS. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of young individuals, including entrepreneurs, media influencers, and environmental activists.

This year's participants hailed from BRICS members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, alongside Ethiopia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the UAE. According to Dilbar Sadykova, the Academy of Youth Diplomacy's Chairperson, selecting winners was a challenging task due to the outstanding quality of applications.

Notably, Madhish Parikh from India was named 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' for his work with India's largest youth volunteer organization focused on sustainable development. The ceremony also recognized Zulaikha Patel from South Africa as 'Young Media Influencer of the Year' for her initiatives in educational improvement. The event is a testament to the power of international youth cooperation.

(With inputs from agencies.)