Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Brigadier Dr B. D. Mishra formally inaugurated the Y-20 pre-summit at Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra in Leh today.<br />'' <br />''After felicitating the delegates, during his address, LG Ladakh expressed happiness to host the delegates of Y20 and said that it is a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with the global youth.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that during the inaugural address of the Y-20 Summit Brig. B. D. Mishra highlighted the development of the UT in different sectors through Ladakh's unique products such as Pashmina, Apricot, and Sea Buckthorn, and also development in astro-tourism, organic farming and women empowerment.<br />'' <br />''He also highlighted the role of the Indian army in the development of Ladakh in different sectors through goodwill programs under the banner of Sadbhavna.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting Sh. Anurag Singh Thakur is also scheduled to address the delegates on the third day of the Y-20 pre-summit tomorrow. The Minister will also hold a youth dialogue with the international delegates and local youth.</span><br />