9,000 Students will work for Non-Violence

Took PLEDGE on International Non-Violence Day

“I shall endeavor to resolve all differences through dialogue and constitutional means and I shall strive to establish WORLD-PEACE…”, about 9,000 students of NSS, NCC, Scout & Guides & other students from SNDT & Mumbai University and from schools in Mumbai  joined hands with the millions of people all over the world and took the PLEDGE on International Non-Violence Day, today.

To commemorate 138th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Non-Violence Day as declared by United Nations, Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal & Public Concern for Governance Trust along with the NSS, NCC, Sports & Culture Units of SNDT & Mumbai University have jointly organized the mega hour-long event at Mumbai University Stadium today. About 9,000 students in traditional dresses were participated in this programme.

The main theme of this programme was to raise awareness of non-violence, tolerance, full respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, democracy, development, mutual understanding and respect of diversity among the young generation.

The Programme started with Gandhi’s bhajans & peace songs followed by the speeches of the invited Dr. Arun Sawant, Active Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University, (Prof.) Dr. S. Mantha, Pro Vice Chancellor, SNDT University and   Mr. Julio Ribeiro, Executive Chairman, PCGT.

While Pro-Vice Chancellor of SNDT University & Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University addressed the youth on the significance of Non-Violence & Gandhian thoughts, Mr. Ribeiro highlighted the importance of the RTI act in tackling corruption. The programme ends with the Pledge to work for peace & non-violence taken by the entire gathering and with a song