Volunteering provides a sense of direction - Arun Bothra

During the Yuva Utsav 2024 event at the SOA auditorium in Bhubaneswar, ADGP Arun Bothra, who was the guest of honour, spoke about the positive effects of volunteering. He emphasized that volunteering gives a sense of purpose and fulfillment, ultimately leading to happiness. Even though one may not volunteer for personal gain, the act itself brings out a feeling of joy and spreads it to others.

The event, organized by the Bhubaneswar chapter of Young Indians, a youth wing of the Confederation of Indian Industry, saw the participation of more than 600 students from various colleges. The audience was inspired by the experiences shared by Bothra, who has been a volunteer himself. He mentioned the online platform 'India Cares', which was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic and has helped numerous people across the country through the efforts of volunteers.

Bothra highlighted the selfless work of the volunteers of India Cares, who have been providing essential supplies like medicine and food, as well as other medical aid, to those in need. He also acknowledged the dedication of these volunteers who are constantly working on the ground, addressing messages of panic and providing support.

At a session titled 'Volunteering as Way of Life', Tathagata Satpathy, Editor of Dharitri and Orissa POST, defined the true meaning of being a volunteer. He explained that by participating in someone's initiative as a volunteer, one not only feels happy but also encourages others to do the same. Satpathy stressed the importance of taking care of the environment and how our actions towards it can have a direct impact on our lives.

He also shared about the 'Dharitri Youth Conclave' initiatives that aim to engage the youth in volunteer activities. On a lighter note, he pointed out how even cow vigilantes, who resort to violence, claim to be volunteers, highlighting the various perspectives and practices of volunteerism in India.

The session was moderated by Sonal N More, Chair of Yi Bhubaneswar, who also invited social leaders like Shruti Mohapatra, founder of 'Swabhiman', Dharitri Patnaik, founder of 'Humara Bachpan Trust', and Sujit Mahapatra, founder of Bakul Foundation, to share their experiences of volunteerism.

In conclusion, the event shed light on the importance of volunteering and how it can bring about positive change in society. It also showcased the impact that volunteers can make in the lives of others, especially during times of crisis. The audience left feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference through volunteerism.

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