Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat felicitated young personalities working in various sectors at a programme held in the Town Hall in Dehradun on Sunday. The programme was held to mark the completion of five years by voluntary organisation Agyal Sanstha with felicitation of youth involved in spheres including environment, education, self-employment, art and culture. The organisation also launched a HAK Help A Kid website to observe the occasion.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the previous chief minister said that the voluntary organisation had made noteable contribution for social and cultural development in various spheres. He also referred to various initiatives taken by the previous state government led by the Congress with him as the chief minister. The former Chief Minister said that the commendable work being undertaken would also inspire the coming generations. Head of the Manorama Dobriyal Sharma Memorial Foundation, Asha Sharma also felicitated youngsters for their contribution to cultural activities. School children presented a colourful performance on the occasion which was also marked by mountain women group Gaurangna presenting traditional folk song and folk dance. The head of Agyal organisation MS Rana, deputy head Somdatt Balodi and other office bearers of the organisation were also among those present on the occasion.