The Shree Gopal Jew Trust celebrated the third Manabikata Diwas (Humanism Day) and noted educationist and founder of the trust Ambika Prasad Mohanty’s 72nd birth anniversary here on Saturday.
The programme began with Mangalacharan by four little children Srabani, Killi, Somyashree and Adyasa with Tal Jati and Ek Tali. It was followed by a lecture on “Conservation scenario in India” by eminent wildlife biologist Dr AJT Johnsingh, who highlighted the vanishing tiger and elephant populations of the country. Eminent diabetologist, conservationist and social worker Dr Rajkumar from Tamil Nadu was awarded with the Manabikata Award. Awards were also given to the winners of various competitions conducted in different schools of Bhubaneswar.
An Odishi dance performance by Bidya Das and Swayamprava Mishra and a colourful dance piece presented by the children of Asha O Aswasana formed parts of the programme.