Youth Unite: Exploring India’s ‘Panch Pran’ for a Brighter Future

Yuva Sambad-India @2047 was jointly organised by Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata, NSS and Kalyani Government Engineering College on March 19, 2024.

It was attended by Agnimeel Das, Youth Officer, Regional Directorate of NSS, Kolkata; Swapan Ghosh,  Assistant Teacher at Madanpur K.A.Vidyalaya High School; Debraj Bhattacharjee, a Research Scholar  Assam University, Silchar;  Dwaipayan Ghosh, Assistant Professor Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, KGEC and Dr. Tridibesh Das, Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Department, KGEC. 

The program flow: 

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a prominent youth-focused program in India that instills the values of community service, social responsibility, and national development among young individuals.

In line with its objectives, the NSS program organised an "India's Panch Pran - A Youth Dialogue" focusing on exploring and understanding the essence of India's diverse cultural, social, and philosophical heritage. The aim was to engage young minds with the five resolutions laid out by the Prime Minister in his 2022 Independence Day address. These Pancha Prans, meaning five pledges, serve as a roadmap for India's future development and progress towards becoming a global leader by 2047, which marks the centenary of India's independence. The primary objective of the event was to engage youth participants in a meaningful dialogue to deepen their understanding of India's rich cultural heritage and philosophical traditions encapsulated in the concept of "Panch Pran" (Five Vital Energies).
 

The event aimed to foster a sense of pride, appreciation, and ownership of India's cultural diversity among the youth, thereby promoting unity in diversity. The day started with a short introduction by the moderator followed by the introductory speech about Panch Pran. The dignitaries were felicitated in an attempt to honor our respected guests and faculty members.
 

After the felicitation program, the introductory session of the respected delegates started. We had Debraj Bhattacharjee, Agnimeel Das, Swapan Ghosh, Dr. Tridibesh Das, and Dwaipayan Ghosh attended as dignitaries. The respective delegates shared their precious thoughts and gave valuable speeches to all. 

After the inaugural session, the main event “The Speech Competition” started. There were 150 participants in the program and 30 finalists. This session was the best part of the event all the students actively participated in the session. After a thorough analysis, the judges announced the winners and presented the gifts to them.
 

Lastly, a vote of thanks and pledge-taking took place.The NSS program's event "India's Panch Pran - A Youth Dialogue" served as a platform for engaging youth in a meaningful dialogue on India's cultural heritage and philosophical traditions.
 

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, cultural showcases, and interactive sessions, participants gained a deeper understanding of the concept of "Panch Pran" and its relevance in contemporary times. The event not only promoted cultural awareness and unity but also empowered youth to become catalysts for positive change in society. Moving forward, it is imperative to build upon the success of such initiatives and continue fostering a sense of pride, appreciation, and ownership of India's rich cultural heritage among the youth.