Delegates at the Yuva Focus event in Bhubaneswar.

The daylong meet Yuva Focus aimed to create an opportunity for various stakeholders working on youth issues to understand each other's work and explore collaborative possibilities. The event was a platform to build solidarity and provide a push for investments in youth development. The event saw the release of a status report on schemes and programmes and documentation of youth-led initiatives in villages across the state. The efforts of 34 young volunteers, who had been part of various social organisations, were recognised at the event.

The film Udyam on youth leadership for positive social change was screened and the young volunteers presented a play on their aspirations and needs.

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