The CYSD, RCDC, Bakul Foundation, Child Fund India and ISD jointly observed the International Volunteers Day in the premises of CYSD on Monday.
A huge number of youths from various educational institutions, NSS, Indian Youth Red Cross, Bharat Scout and Guide, NCC, NYKS and youths from various slums participated.
15 volunteers coming from Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Malkangiri, Koraput and others were felicitated on the occasion. Principals from various renowned colleges took part in the event and described the importance of voluntary work in nation building.
A discussion on the theme “Peaceful co existence for a better world” was conducted where former Information Commissioners Prof Radhamohan, Jagadananda and CYSD chairman PK Sahoo, Ambika Nanda interacted with the youth participants and talked about the contemporary social problems and the solutions.
Various documentary films were screened to champion the cause of voluntary work.