On the International Youth Day, the Department of Sociology, Utkal University, in collaboration with the HelpAge India organised a poster competition on the theme “Let’s Bridge the Gap: We and our Elders” among students of all departments of the university.
The programme envisaged to promote inter-generational bonding among youth and senior citizens through the HUG programme (Help Unite Generations) of HelpAge India and prepare the youth to become responsible citizens.
Prof BK Behera, HOD, Department of Sociology, Assam University, Prof Navaneeta Rath, HOD, Department of Sociology, Utkal Univerity and Bharati Chakra, State Head, HelpAge India, addressed the students on issues of senior citizens and role of youth.
The winners were awarded with prizes and certificates. Dr Tanaya Mohanty, Assistant Professor, Sociology, Utkal University and Debasree Brahma, Counselor, HelpAge India facilitated the event.