ITANAGAR, Jan 19: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today declared open the 5th State Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held here at Hangpan Dada Sabagarh that saw participation of about more than 500 students from various districts. 

Addressing the first day of the 3-day conference, Khandu lauded the contribution of ABVP in nation building. He requested the students to be attentive in the conference and take back whatever is taught here to their friends and community urging them to help in spreading the message of nation building and youth empowerment. 

Asserting that ABVP provides the right platform to build self-discipline, he also advised the students to be aware of bad influence and wrong company. 

The Chief Minister also advised the students to preserve their mother tongue and to always speak in their own native dialect. He informed the students about various policies initiated by state govt for youth empowerment, skilling and employment.

The Chief Minister urged the organizers to conduct the conference at district level and to increase its membership drive. He hoped that platform provided by ABVP will help bridge communities. 

The Chief Minister appreciated the ABVP for launching an innovative project Students’ Experience in Inter-state Living (SEIL), which aims at overcoming the challenge of alienation among Northeast student by organizing cultural exchanges and tour to various parts of India.

Khandu also recalled the contribution of Nagaland Governor PB Acharya who during his early days undertook the mission for integrating the people of Northeast with rest of the country.

Earlier the Chief Minister felicitated Social worker Anong Jongkey for his contribution towards building a better society.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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