laxman Hembram, a tribal student of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), participated in the Malala Day United Nations Youth Assembly in New York.
He represented India at the prestigious international event held on July 12 last. A total of 120 youth leaders from as many countries had participated. KISS CEO Dr PK Routray, Principal Prof Arjun Sahoo and other officials of KISS gave Hembram a rousing welcome at the airport upon his arrival. During his visit to New York, Hembram also talked with the Indian High Commissioner and gave his views to BBC. He talked on ‘Education for All’ outlining quality education system and youth union. He also informed the assembly about free education being provided in KISS to 20,000 tribal children and discussed about Odisha and on how to eradicate poverty through education. Hembram expressed his gratitude to KISS and KIIT founder Dr Achyuta Samanta for his mentoring and inspiration.