The eighth Raahgiri here held on Sunday got a huge response with a large number of people turning up at the designated place and engaging themselves in different activities.
Organised by the Ganjam District Administration jointly with the Amaron Battery and the Rotary Club of Brahmapur, a series of programmes were held on the stretch from the Town Hall to the Women’s College.
Brahmapur Sub-Collectoer laxmikant Sethi, BMC Commissioner Manoj Kumar Mohanty and BDA Chairman Subash Chandra Moharana were present as guests, among others. They later signed on a ‘Take a Pledge’ note.’ Besides, slum kids also participated in the events. Dash Kathia, Palla, Rangoli, free health check-up, awareness programme against smoking, and song competitions were also held. Sand artist Maheswar Sahu’s sand art, dance and yoga were the main attractions in Raahgiri.