Raipur

Dantewada youth above par with urban youth: Kovind

Staff Reporter

The youth from Dantewada town in any view are above par with any youth having studied in public school in an urban town, said President of India Ram Nath Kovind. He was interacting with the local youth working in BPO based at Jawanga.

Appreciating the BPO work at Naxal-infested area, President announced to send a lED screen after reaching Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

Chief Minister briefed him about the establishment of BPO, its aim and whole working system.

President interacted regarding the work from village Kamela resident Tamta Diwan. She said that after completing 12th, she did DCA course. After which she got the job and is now happy over it.

Kumari Vandana Panke was asked full form of BPO and on receiving correct answer President patted her. He also interacted with Kartik Keji from Eelmidi Bijapur. President also observed the BPO server room.

Presently, in BPO Chhattisgarh around 350 youth are working. The BPO is working for Six-Generation, Karvy and others. The Six-generation Bank of America while Westex Infotech Private limited is for IndusInd Bank and Karvy Company is for Ujjwala scheme including central government different scheme data-entry work is being undertaken. The BPO works day and night in shifts. The workers have hostel facilities.

First lady and wife of President Savita Kovind, School education and tribal welfare minister Kedar Kashyap were also present.