Lions’ Club, Gwalior City, held an oath-taking ceremony for its newly inducted executive council members on Thursday in the presence of Chief Guest Jyodiraditya Scindia, former Union Minister and Senior Congress leader.
The oath taking ceremony was also attended by International District Governor Ashok Takkur, International Officer, PDG Vikas Gangawal, Keynote Speaker, PDG Nitin Mangalik and Guest of Honour, Regional Chairman Sandeep Jain among others.
Speaking on the occasion Scindia exhorted the members to pay special attention to the field of education. He said that as education plays a great role in the life of everyone all through the life it is very important to focus on this field. He told the audience that the motto of Lions’’ Club is to serve the society in whatever ways possible and added that providing education is one of the best ways to serve the society.
Scindia also urged the members to focus on environment protection and water conservation. In this context he asked the members to take the initiative to plant more and more trees. Scindia also told them to do everything in their power to see that plastic is totally banned in the city.
During the oath taking ceremony a new Executive Council consisting of 35 members took charge. 15 new members were also inducted into the Lions’ family by presenting them with the Lions’ Pin.
Newly appointed President Deepak Bansal said that Lions’ Club will concentrate their efforts during the current year in the field of education and protection of environment. He added that the club has already adopted two government schools in the city and will provide scholarships to 50 students. Bansal also said that 2000 saplings will be planted during the next few days and that the club will take responsibility for their protection. According to him the club will also hold periodic medical camps in the city.