IMPHAL, December 7: The closing function of the state level integration camp on youth for promotion of communal harmony and peace was held at the Govt Dance College Hall, Palace Compound here today.
The five day long camp was being organised by Nehru Yuba Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Manipur Zone, Imphal (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India) and sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur.
Speaking as guest of honour of the closing function, training officer cum lecturer SHANU division, RGNIYD Anbu Kavitha expressed her pleasure on the enthusiastic and colourful youths of Manipur.
RGNYID has special focus in Manipur and the programme of this kind will develop brotherhood feeling, peace, unity and harmony among the youths. Mary Kom made the whole country proud in the recent London Olympics. It is only the education that empowers both male and female. The children should learn English for their own development.
Chief guest of the function, L Tilotama, vice chairperson, Board of Governors, NYKS YAS, Govt of India expressed optimism that successful implementation of such camp will strengthen the brotherhood bond among the different communities. Youth is the deciding factor and their role in the society is very crucial and large.
The youths should be careful while casting their votes. They should know when, where and whom to vote to use their franchise right, she said.
In this era of internet one should make the decision by thinking carefully but not by emotion.
We will have a peaceful coexistence and integrity in our state if we can presume that we are the sons of one mother, she continued.
The participation in the camp and representing different cultures indicates that there is still a strong understanding among all the communities of the state. We should never encourage the politician who has the concern for only a section of the community, she added.
Giving her presidential address Zonal Director of NYKS Manipur Zone, Imphal Jackie Ruivah said communities in the state have been bonded closely since time immemorial and are inseparable.
One should know one’s culture and should respect others’ culture. The camp was enjoyed irrespective of religion, caste and creed, she continued.
Cultural performances representing different communities were showcased during the function. Certificates of participation were distributed to all the participants from different communities at the end of the closing function.