Youths need to use their energy and time in a meaningful way for betterment of society,” said experts attending the inaugural ceremony of a two-day long State-level Youth Convention organised by the National Alliance of Women, Odisha (NAWO) here on Friday.
Attending as guest of the convention, Chitrakonda MlA Damduru Sisa said India has the highest percentage of youths than any other countries of the world and they should be used for speeding up of the growth engine of the country.
Speakers like Social Welfare Board Chairperson Nibedita Nayak, State Commission for Women Member Snehanjali Mohanty and Director of Vocational Education Rosnara Begum advised the youths to become good human beings with innovative thoughts.
The speakers also advised the youths to respect women by stopping violence against the vulnerable group of society.
Around 150 participants from different colleges of the State attended the convention. Prominent social activist, educationist and leaders would give their valuable speech on youth and development, spiritualism, gender issues and law.