The Odisha Peace Builders’ Forum observed International Day of Peace here on Monday.
Peace practitioners from several parts of the State and Social Works students of the VISWASS, NISWASS and IMS gathered here and took out a silent peace walk holding placard cards and banners with messages displaying the significance of the day. The rally began from the Master Canteen Square to the Institute of Engineers via Ram Mandir Square and Housing Board.
The rally was followed by a meeting at the Institute of Engineers, where noted social worker and former Information Commissioner Prof Radhamohan was the chief guest. Chief speaker Prof Siby K Joseph from Maharastra spoke on the theme ‘Partnerships for Peace-Dignity for all’.
Other speakers highlighted the importance of peace and non-violence in the society. A booklet Right of Peoples to Peace- a Gandhian Perspective, written by Prof Joseph was released on the occasion.