At the fourth Raahgiri here that coincided with the International labour Day on Sunday, slum children from various localities took a pledge against various issues relating to children like child labour, child marriage, child trafficking, female foeticide and discrimination.
As many as 350 children from 40 slums participated in the ‘Take a pledge’ campaign held on the occasion creating a sense of care for children among the citizens. They also participated in various activities and fun games. Besides, more than 395 citizens vowed to protect children from all kinds of violence, exploitation, abuse and discrimination against children.
Chief guest Kerala DGP loknath Behera, Brahmapur DIG Amitabh Thakur, Brahmapur Municipal Corporation Commissioner Manoj Mahanty, Brahmapur Development Authority (BDA)Secretary Dipti Mahapatro and Brahmapur Sub-Collector laxmikanta Sethi joined the event and also signed on the ‘take a pledge’ note.Youth for Social Development (YSD) facilitated the slum children in the event.
Besides, various cultural performances like song, dance, martial art and yoga were showcased on the occasion drawing huge crowed. Besides, blood sugar test and blood donation camps were held on the occasion. Blood sugar of around 300 people was tested.
Among others, BDA Chairman Subash Moharana, MlA Ramesh Chandra Chhaupatnaik and Deputy Mayor Jytsna Nayak were present at the event.