NSS National Tribal Youth Exchange fest concludes at Don Bosco Institute
The 7-day youth extravaganza of the National Youth Tribal Youth Exchange fest that brought together 500 youth from all over India drew to a close on 8th March with the valedictory function. The ceremony was held at Amphitheatre of Don Bosco Institute and began at 10:30 a.m.
The Chief Guest of the Day was Smti Pallavi Kachari, Collector, Guwahati Municipal Corporation. Guest of Honour, Prof. Alak Buragohain, Chairperson, Royal Global University, Shri. Angshuman Prasad Das, State Director of NYKS, Shri. Abhijit Sharma, Director, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Brig. R.K. Singh, Deputy Director General, NCC Shillong, Dr (Fr) P. D. John, Executive Director of Don Bosco Institute and Mr. Dipak Kumar, Regional Director, NSS Guwahati were the other guests who graced the occasion.
The program began with a song “Girl is on Fire” by two NSS volunteers of Don Bosco Institute of Management dedicated to all the women marking the International Women’s Day. A short video was presented by Dr. (Fr) P.D. John giving an overview of the 7-day NSS fest. It was followed by formal words of welcome and felicitation to the galaxy of dignitaries present on the occasion by Dr (Fr) P. D. John with Assamese phoolan gamocha and a bouquet of flowers. Shri. AngshumanPrasad Das referred to the crowds as small India sitting. He emphasized, “When you go home tell your friends and extend your knowledge by your service, then your 7–day stay will be a fruitful”. Every corner of India is present here, and I inviteall the youth of the country to come to DBI and utilize this institution as I have done with NYKS members. He lastly said not to forget Assam.
Shri. Abhijit Sharma, Director Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship who spoke on the occasion thanked DBI and NSS. He told the participants “You are the people who will bring solution to the problem”. Adapt to Technology to bring solution. Don’t be consumers of technology.
Brig. R. K. Singh DDG, NCC Shillong spoke to work together to bring a greater impact. Making people aware of their rights. Youth is the powerhouse of any country. India has the biggest asset that is youth power. He told the participants to be confident in whatever they do, imbibe values and takethe responsibility to take this country into a new era. Be part of the solution not part of problem. In future youth will be in the decision making so to be conscious. India is full of Diversity but one identity “Indian”.
Guest of honour, Prof. Alak Buragohain addressed the gathering whishing them, “Good Morning India”. He said that Youth are the present and future of the country. He wished everyone all the best. He said, “I am rest assured that with people like you, India will be at the top”.
Smti Pallavi Kachari, chief guest thanked DBI for inviting her. She said that she was mesmerized and overwhelmed at the energy that she saw around. She stated that Youth is everything a country could ask for. Youth can do a lot for the country. She remarked that she is proud to be a tribal. She also talked about values; the first values are learned in the family. We must teach our sons to respect girls. Any girl’sresponsibility is in the hands of the men. Men should also learn how to treat women. Be positive in Life. Stay healthy, stay happy and stay United. Be proud to be an Indian. Wishing a bright future to all the participants, she concluded her speech. It was followed by distribution of certificates and Mementos.
Ahamed Jimshad, Program Officer, from Kerala said, “three letters of NSS brought us to Northeast to see the rich cultures of Northeast. In DBI, we were treated like ‘Chief Guest’ every day. By being in DBI, we felt we were in all the 8 States of Northeast as DBI houses all cultures of Northeast.”
Pusha Saroj, a participant from Delhi said, “I love DBI and the people of Northeast. They are so welcoming, colourful and sociable. I am going to tell every were about the beauty of DBI and Northeast.”
Shreya from UP studying in Banaras Hindu University said, “Everything is different in Northeast. But I was able to adjust myself and enjoy the sessions and learn a lot. The entire camp was an eyeopener for me about the rich culture of Northeast.”
Milind Kr Gautam, P.O. from Madhya Pradesh said, “In my thirty years life, I never had such a wonderful experience as I had these days in DBI. DBI is a place where all cultures and all religions meet.”
The Valedictory function came to a close with the Vote of Thanks delivered by the Mr. Dipak Kumar, Regional Director, NSS who expressed gratitude towards all the guests of the day and Fr. P D John, Executive Director of Don Bosco Institute and all his team for their great organising, undying support and guidance, the support staff who were the silent task force behind making the event a success and lastly the audience for being patient, enthusiastic and the constant reason for the motivation of the organizing workforce. The constant hard work of the staff and management were appreciated and applauded.
The Event ended by paying respect to the nation with the National Anthem.
