Regarded as one of the largest youth engagement program in India and the only of its kind,BYV started its journey as a sub-scheme, which was introduced by the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS) Government of Odisha with the Cabinet’s approval on 14th March 2018. The holistic approach was aimed at channelizing the immense energy of the youth of Odisha towards a nation building by inspiring volunteerism and active participation of the youth in various social action projects and community engagement activities thereby encouraging and enhancing comradeship.
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Sports is being considered as one of most important pillars under the BYV Scheme.With an aim to raise awareness about benefits.
+A state wide de-addiction campaign was taken up by Biju Yuva Vahini (BYV) under the initiative ‘Swasth Panchayat’ from addictive substance.
+“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to chisel it out”.-Michelangelo Mu Hero campaign will be launched across Odisha.
+Efforts will be taken for paper/digital documentation of the innovative models of youth leadership, volunteerism and community engagement by the BYVs.
+Culture is a word which is used so commonly that it goes unacknowledged in our day to day life. But interestingly it rules almost every aspect of our life.
+Annual Youth Convention will be organized at district, regional and state level to promote dialogue and discussions among youth volunteers, share experiences.
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