City youth walk for 'youth awakening'

Scores of youth in the city walked for spreading the principles and message of Swami Vivekananda as part of 'National youth day' celebrations.  Swami Vivekananda, who is seen as a great icon among the youth has a lot to tell to the youth of today through his life.
Youth for Seva (YFS) is a Non-Profit Organization which inspires youth to volunteer, connects them to grassroots projects and provides training and support to volunteers.  YFS had organized this Walkathon event in order to spread the message of Swami Vivekananda. Hundreds of volunteers from YFS participated in the event with great zeal and enthusiasm.
The walkathon was flagged off by Swami Harshanandji, President of 'Ramakrishna Mission'.   The walk started off from Ramakrishna Ashram at 9:30 and ended at Rasthrotthana Parishat ,  holding placards of his inspiring messages.

The walkathon was followed by a Key-note address by Swami Harshanadji Maharaj. Padmashri  Ms. Malathi Holla, gold medalist in Paralympics, was also present at the event.  The event at the Keshava Shilpa auditorium started off with a welcome speech by Mr.Venkatesh Murthy, Coordinator, Youth for Seva.  Swami Harshanadji called upon the youth to walk in the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda. He said "Man is the centre of the system and among all the living beings he is supreme. Hence, he has to get civilized in a right manner  to bring order in the system". He also stressed the importance of the involvement of youth for the betterment of society.

Finally the event concluded with the youth becoming aware of the need for seva in everyday life. For information on YFS, log on to www.youthforseva.org or call Mr Vikshuth Mundkur-9945429131