The Meghalaya inter-State youth exchange programme began here on Thursday after its inauguration at the Kalinga Stadium here.
A group of 36 youths, including females, sponsored by the Meghalaya Government have come to Bhubaneswar for five days. The Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Khordha Odisha Zone is organising the youth exchange programme.
Bhubaneswar MP Dr Prasanna Patsani, who joined the event as chief guest, called upon the youths to respect each other and share ideas for national integration.
NYK Zonal Director RPS Thakur, lions Club District Governor Rabindra Jena and NSS District Coordinator Raghunath Mandal were also present.
About 100 youths from the NYK, NSS, leo and lions Club also participated in the inaugural ceremony.
The youths performed folkdances and folksongs. An Odishi dance performance was also staged by Subhalaxmi Padhi. An interaction session on culture, socioeconomic development of both the States was held on the occasion.
On Friday, the delegates would visit Konark and Puri while on Saturday they would take part in an interaction session at the Raj Bhavan here with the Governor.