The importance of Gandhism is being felt worldwide and its is a solution to all problems, said Padma Shri Bhabani Charan Pattnaik during the observance of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur here on Wednesday.
At the outset, Pattnaik paid rich tributes to Gandhiji and Shastriji and described them great source of inspiration for the mankind. A padyatra was also organised by the students to spread the message of Bapuji at Sailashreevihar locality.
School Principal Dr KC Satapathy advised the students to adopt peace and nonviolence at their every action in order to achieve real success in life. The students also campaigned against the use of plastic and polythene and organised a plantation drive.
The winners of the State-level painting competition on Gandhiji were honoured on the occasion.
The students presented mass Ram Dhun and cultural programmes to highlight the importance of the day.