Bhubaneswar , 16/7 ( Odisha Samachar Bureau ) - Laxman Hembram, a tribal student of
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), returned back to Bhubaneswar on
July 16, 2013 after participating in the Malala Day United Nations Youth
Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. He represented India
at the prestigious international event held on July 12, 2013. Total 120 youth
leaders from as many countries participated.
Dr. P. K. Routray, CEO, KISS, Prof. Arjun Sahoo,
Principal, Mr. Pramod Patra, Asst. CEO and Mr. Rudra Jena gave him a rousing
welcome at the airport upon his arrival. During his visit to New York, Laxman
also talked with the Indian High Commissioner and gave his views to BBC. He
talked on ‘Education for All’ at the Malala Day United Nations Youth Assembly,
outlining quality education system and youth union. He also informed the
Assembly about free education being provided in KISS to 20,000 tribal children.
He discussed about Odisha and on how to eradicate poverty through education.
The visit gave him an opportunity to know about
education systems of other countries. Talking about his four-day visit, Laxman
said, he got a chance to meet and talk with Malala Yousafzai and
representatives of various other countries.
He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Achyuta Samanta,
Founder, KIIT & KISS for his mentoring and inspiration. His participation
in the meet is a matter of great pride for KISS, tribal community and Odisha,
said Dr. Samanta.
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