A tribal fashion show and innovative business plan presentations marked the concluding day of the two-day event, ‘Pehal 2015.’ Organized by Social Welfare Association of Neo Socialites (SWANS) the two day event Pehal began from Saturday and concluded here on Sunday at NITTTR auditorium.
With the coming of a new era of rural development in a techno-social event for youth- Pehal 2015 was held by Swans. Pehal is an annual event organized by SWANS, which began this journey with its ‘Pehal’ to bring about social change through innovation. Every year the Swans come up with a different theme. This year theme was ‘Using Rural Technology and Practices for Rural Development.’ Notably, the two day programme concluded with Business Plan Presentation and Tribal Fashion Show.
In the Business Plan presentation, the participants presented their innovative business plans. As many as 10 teams from different colleges participated in the Business Plan presentation. later, the event was followed with the Tribal Fashion Show Contest in which participants in huge numbers presented their creative and fabulous designs representing our rich Tribal Culture. Amazingly, various tribes were noticed together at one stage. The sparkling and fizzy traditions marked the event. The presentations and performances were evaluated and appreciated by the distinguished jury.
The programme was ultimately concluded with prize distribution and the concluding ceremony. One of the Swans volunteers while informing about the event said that the focus of Pehal is always Social Development and this is the only event in the city that is organized without money. Youth of this Association (SWANS] have proven, that social development can be achieved, through organized volunteering, proper strategy and team work, without investing any money. He further said that anyone who wishes to volunteer for Swans can join the organization through its website.
The various unique ideas and presentations of the participants proved the fact that in a country like India which comprises of 70 per cent rural areas, rural technology and practices, if executed and used innovatively, can lead towards technological as well social development, he added.