A second-phase six-day long PEETHA programme held by the Khariar NAC from February 15 to 20 ended on Wednesday. "There were three camps this time in three separate places of the town with participation of over 30 SHGs in each camp and the attraction this time was cultural performances held by children of different primary schools of the town," said Madhusmita Mishra, who along with Sanjukta Panda and Sujata Gochhayat managed the training and awareness development activities of the camps successfully.
Hundreds of children of 25 schools of Khariar town performed during the six days. The SHG members who attended the camps were provided information on how to avail the benefits of various Government schemes and programmes through their active participation.
Notable persons of Khariar town including Khulana Behera, ex. Chairperson of Khariar NAC, Prof Ramachandra Mishra, educationist and Tapan Dash, Parameswar Barik, Hemanta Behera and Ajit Panda, all members oh District Press Club, attended the camp on different days and encouraged women to participate and avail their rights from Government. The small children of Sai Public School mesmerised the audience through their dance performance on the last day.