Our patriotic soldiers stand guard on the nation’s borders round the clock against all odds ranging from the boiling desert of Rajasthan to the deadly freezing cold in the Himalayas,” said Initiative for Moral and Cultural Training (IMCT) Foundation’s Odisha chapter president Dr Purna Chandra Mohapatra on Monday here.
Dr Mohapatra, presiding over the ‘Voice of Unity’ programme by IMCT at the OUAT stadium said, “Sharing an hour for a noble cause as singing of the National Song is a floral tribute to the soldiers.”
Notably, the IMCT foundation held a programme titled ‘Voice of Unity’, in which a congregation of 25,000 school children sang the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’ collectively. It was dedicated to the brave fighters on the borders.
IMCT working president Murali Manohar Sharma stressed on the need of instilling patriotism in the minds of youths and students of our country.
Organising committee chief and noted educationist Dr Bimalendu Mohanty administered the oath of nationalism to the attendees. Music maestro laxmikant Palit joined the occasion with his troupe and presented the audiences with patriotic numbers. The programme was of one hour’s duration. Notable social activist Prof Anil Mishra delivered the keynote address.
Television artist Ashrumochan Mohanty compeered the gala event. 30 schools from across the twin city took part.
IMCT general secretary Anil Dhir thanked all for their participation in the event. Secretary Archana Palei delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests.
It is also learnt that the foundation’s Odisha chapter will hold for the first time a four -day fair in the city from December 15 to 18 at the Baramunda Ground.
IMCT is a socio-cultural organisation which has been formed to inculcate the values and importance of nationalism, nationhood and human values among present age youths and students as well as to create a sustainable stress-free world.