Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal inaugurated the UDAAN Meet-2022 organised by the Rotary Club of Elite Balangir here on Wednesday.
UDAAN is the flagship project of Rotary Elite which has given motivation to contribute the best for all-round development of a girl student. “Our motto is to empower the communities and change their lives,” said a Rotary Elite member.
The Governor gave away prizes to the girl students who had secured positions in different competitions.
Prof Lal appreciated the efforts of Rotary Elite for development and empowerment of girl students. “In our society, our scriptures, we have been told about the girl child and women and have worshipped them,” he said quoting several instances from scriptures which left the audience spellbound.
Among others, retired Professor Madhusudan Pati, Balangir MLA Narasingha Mishra and district Collector Chanchal Rana spoke on the occasion and appreciated the efforts of Rotary Elite to ensure development of girl students. A souvenir was also unveiled by the Governor.