On the World Cities’ Day observed here by a Brahmapur city children federation, more than 160 children from 30 slums and 30 child clubs discussed various issues, including public space and basic services in slums in the city.
They appealed to provide adequate space for public convenience, specifically for children’s park, play area and open space and other basic facilities while planning the city. Children also demanded to ensure their participation in city planning, governance and development.
Smruti Sahu of Raghupati Nagar, Sanjaya Das of Old Brahmapur Bauri Street, Rashmita Das of Gramdevati Bauristreet, Sunil Sethy of Purnabasi Colony, Kalpana Bisoyi of Jagannath Nagar, Chandan Das of Ankuli Gudiabandh Street, Suraj Das of Ambapua, Amit Das of lanjipali Goudabandha Street, N Ashis of Ainabandh Street, Suman Nayak of Jagabandhu Bandh Huda and other members of the Children’s Federation presented and shared their situations and opinions.
Shashikant Das, Srinivas Dora, Abhiram Kanhar, Chandan Sahu, Suchitra Rout and Sujata Bisoi from Youth for Social Development facilitated the programme.