The key principle of the rich Indian culture is unity in diversity. Hence, today’s youths must not forget this; no matter how much they get qualified or inspired by the Western culture. They should engage themselves in nation-building, said Governor SC Jamir inaugurating the National Youth Fest-2015 here on Wednesday.
During the event, chaired by Mahasangha president Prakash Shichandan, the Governor unveiled a novel titled Saru Na thiba swapna by Prerana president Dr Dillip Srichandan and launched the website of the Prerana.
Dr Jamir conferred the Green Major Award to Biswa Mohan Patnaik and Sashank Chudamani for their contributions in developing Khordha district into a green environment. Besides, social activist Jagannath Pradhan and many artists from the Odia film and television industries were felicitated by the Chandan Films.
Among others, Excise Minister Damodar Rout and BJP leader Pruthviraj Harichandan spoke.