Youth must strengthen human values to face global challenges: Minister Bindu
She was speaking after inaugurating the State-level celebrations of International Youth Day, jointly organised by the Health department, the National Service Scheme (NSS), and the State AIDS Control Society here on Tuesday.
Organisations like the NSS have taken up the mission of fostering social commitment and human values, the Minister noted. She added that Health department and AIDS Control Society have been actively involving the youth in awareness campaigns to eliminate HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as serious respiratory illnesses.
The Minister urged youth to create an atmosphere of love and friendship on campuses and to stand firm in achieving sustainable development goals.
District panchayat president V.S. Prince presided over the function, with District Collector Arjun Pandiyan as the chief guest. Thrissur City Police Commissioner R. Ilango flagged-off a rally. K. Sakkeena, project director of the State AIDS Control Society, delivered the keynote address.
As part of the programme, prizes were distributed to the winners of the State-level Red Run Marathon and Red Ribbon Quiz competition, aimed at spreading HIV awareness among students.
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