Interaction sessions on water conservation with the students of Khariar Autonomous College, Khariar and Biju Patnaik Degree College, Boden of Nuapada district were held in their respective college campuses on Saturday.
Ranjan Panda, popularly known as Water Nan of Odisha, was chief speaker in both the places. Panda stressed that the youths have a vital role to play for conservation of water by motivating members of their respective families and community.
"Whenever you see the water is being wasted, you raise your voice and convince the people around you to save water. You are the voice of water, the future of water rests on you," said Panda and asked the students to take a pledge.
Journalist Ajit Panda attended both the sessions as guest of honour.
It was decided by the college authorities and students that "Water Clubs" consisting of students as members would be formed in both the colleges.
"Our students will act as water ambassadors and we will dedicate ourselves for the future of water," said Principal of Khariar Autonomous College, Dr Harendra Panda.
Lecturer in Chemistry of Khariar College Dr Tarun Pradhan assured of regular engagement of students in different activities for water conservation.
Abani Khamari, Principal of Boden degree College and his colleagues were present during interaction in their college. It was decided to observe the World Sanitation Day on November 19 in both the colleges.