A youth awareness camp was held at Adivasi Gaon in the Salia Sahi slum here by the Salia Sahi Samuhik Vikash Parishad to sensitise the youth living the slums about their rights. The camp focused on issues relating to land rights, youth development and employment.
About 50 leaders from six youth clubs in Adivasi Gaon slum and nearby areas participated in the camp. Parishad president Alok Parichha wanted the youth to take a more proactive role in society. Chief guest of the programme and Parishad chief patron Dr Sasmit Patra said, “Mahatma Gandhi said that you must be the change you wish to see in the world. If you the youth of this slum wish to see change and development in yourselves and around you, then firstly you need to transform yourself into more conscious, responsible and committed youth for the nation building process.”
He urged the youth to take advantage of the various UPA programmes on skill development and employability enhancement being conducted through the State Government. The meeting was coordinated by Parishad vice-president Bikash Nayak and the vote of thanks was given by Adivasi Gaon Social Club president Bibhu Ranjan Mallick. It was decided that a Youth Awareness Cell would be started at the Salia Sahi slum by the Parishad for imparting awareness on various Government programmes and schemes.