The Save the Children with Odisha Environment Congress on Sustainable Development Goals held Children’s Environment Congress with the objectives of generating awareness on sustainable development goals and ensuring engagement of children in development process here.
200 children from different schools, representatives from NGOs, educationalists and scientists attended it at the Institute of Physics premises. Earlier a series of district level competitions in different schools were organised.
Chief guest Minister Sanjay Kumar Dasbarma shared that this is a good step towards engaging children as special guest. Eminent artist Bijay Mohanty said he wants to be with this campaign to raise awareness in the State. Reliance Group president (HR) Bijay Sahu said in view of the impact of climate change, the role of civil society and corporate must be clearly outlined. Organising secretary Sudarsan Das shared that this is the first initiative to engage children in Odisha Environment Congress.
Team leader Sanjiv Kumar Behera of Save the Children emphasised the need for engaging children in the development process by insuring rights of children. CYSD chairman PK Sahoo emphasised on the importance of children’s participation in development process. Several competitions were organized and the winners were distributed prizes.