Indus Valley Times

By Addanki Iswar R.

Malkangiri,17 October,2023:-The Malkangiri district came alive with fervor as the much-anticipated Sports and Cultural Festival 2023 was inaugurated by the District Child Protection Unit under Malkangiri District Administration. Celebrating the spirit of womanhood, 500 girls were handpicked from various blocks and municipal councils of the district to participate in this grand event.

Paying homage to the noble initiatives of the central government’s Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao Yojana and the Odisha government’s Biju Kanyaratna Yojana, a splendid procession marked the commencement of the festival. The honorable Zilla Parishad Chairman, Mrs. Samari Tangulu, set the tone for the procession by unfurling the festival flag, leading the way from the DNK parade ground to the Malkangiri Stadium at 9:00 AM.

The opening ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including the Additional District Magistrate, Mr. Trinath Majhi, as the chief guest, and the Sub Collector Malkangiri, Mr. Akshay Kumar Khemundu, who graced the occasion as the chief speaker. Further dignitaries such as Mrs. Sanjukta Pradhan, the Chairman of Children Welfare Samiti, Mr. Dhruva Charan Muduli, the District Sports Officer, and Mr. Manasvi Sethy, the District Employment Officer, contributed to the event’s success.

Under the efficient guidance of District Child Officer Shri Narayan Das, the program proceeded seamlessly, promising a fortnight of vibrant activities and celebrations, fostering a spirit of unity and empowerment amongst the district’s youth.