Sri Vijaya Puram, November 9: MY Bharat, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, organised a State-Level “Diwali Sneh Milan – MY Bharat Ki Yuva Umang, Diwali Ke Deepon Ke Sang” at Andaman Mahila Mandal (Old NYK Office), Sri Vijaya Puram, under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Campaign, marking the 8th week of the campaign. Around 70 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers participated.
Swami Suddhanand Saraswati, Secretary, Chinmaya Mission, was the Guest of Honour and inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. He appreciated the initiative and said that Diwali Sneh Milan promotes love, harmony, mutual respect and togetherness among youth. He encouraged everyone to celebrate festivals responsibly and contribute towards a peaceful and drug-free society.
Other guests included Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Associate Professor; Dr. Patrick; Mr. Prakash Khule, AGM, BSNL; Dr. Sunil Saini, Assistant Professor; Mr. Sanjay Kumar, President, World Human Rights Association; Mr. Gorakhnath Patil, President, Maharashtra Mandal; Mrs. Geeta, President, Andaman Mahila Mandal; and Dr. Sunita Patil, Secretary, Andaman Mahila Mandal. Mr. Sukhranjan Biswas, Joint Director, MY Bharat, briefed the gathering on the objectives. The guests highlighted cultural values, teamwork, humanity, mutual respect, discipline and youth participation, and encouraged volunteers to stay united and contribute to nation-building.
Volunteers took part in Diya lighting, Rangoli designing and sweets distribution, with games including Musical Chair, Pass the Balloon, Save the Balloon and Memory Test; winners were given utility prizes. The celebration was enlivened by sparklers and flower pots.
Mr. Gopal Ch Biswas, Accounts and Programme Supervisor (APS), MY Bharat, coordinated the programme, welcomed the guests and proposed the vote of thanks, thanking Chinmaya Mission, Andaman Mahila Mandal, participating organisations, dignitaries and volunteers. The programme concluded with a renewed commitment towards Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, spreading the message that the true spirit of Diwali lies in sharing happiness, nurturing relationships and illuminating society with the light of positivity, peace and brotherhood.
