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A Consultation On “Strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) In Odisha” Was Held At DRTC, Bhubaneswar, Organised By Voluntary Action Network India (VANI) In Association With CYSD, ICMAI Social Auditors Organization And @imsweden . The Event Was Attended By Prominent Civil Society Organisations Across Odisha.
In His Keynote Address, Shri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Chairman, @thesambad Group, Stressed That While Odisha Has Progressed In Infrastructure And Resource Mobilisation, The Real Crisis Lies In Weakening Civic Engagement And The Erosion Of Democratic Values. “Civil Society Must Reclaim Its Rightful Space As A Force For Equity, Inclusion And Voice,” He Said.
Shri Jagadananda, Mentor & Co-founder Of CYSD, Reflected On The Pivotal Role Civil Society Has Played From Spearheading The Right To Information To Responding To Disasters Like The 1999 Super Cyclone And The COVID-19 Migrant Crisis. He Emphasised The Need For Sectoral Standards, Self-regulation, And Greater Youth Involvement.
Shri Harsh Jaitli, CEO Of VANI, Highlighted The Growing Disconnect Between Media And Civil Society And The Urgent Need To Rebuild Public Trust Through Storytelling, Communication, And Partnerships.
The Event Saw Rich Discussions On Innovations In Education And Pedagogy, Community-led Health Initiatives, Sustainable Natural Resource Management, And Women’s Empowerment At The Grassroots Affirming The Vital Role Of Civil Society In Shaping A More Inclusive And Resilient Odisha.