The J8 aims to make sure that the G8 and non-G8 leaders listen to young people's voices when they make decisions that affect them.

Pangi, who wants to become the district collector of Koraput in the next 10 years, said: 'I want the leaders to know about what tribal girls are facing in India.'

Besides Pangi, two other Indian students -- Narendra Kumar, 14, from Uttar Pradesh and Samuel Venkatesen, 17, from Tamil Nadu -- are also in Rome to participate in the meet. Though Kumar and Venkatesan will not meet global leaders, they have already interacted with some members of the Italian parliament.

Both boys agreed with Pangi that education is the number one priority of India's young people. Children in developed countries have time to play and have fun because they take their education for granted, Venkatesan said. But kids in developing countries like India have to struggle to go to school.

'I want free, quality education for all kids in developing countries and ensure rights for girls. Special attention needs to be given to orphans like me - I have lost my father,' Venkatesan said.