Gorakhpur, 21 Nov (HS): The Prof. Yashwantrao

Kelkar Youth Award, presented annually at the 71st National Convention of the

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to be held in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand,

will be given on November 30, in which the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar

Singh Dhami, will be present as the chief guest. The National Convention of

ABVP will be held from November 28 to 30 in 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Nagar', which

is being temporarily set up for the convention at the Parade Ground in

Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This year, Shrikrishna Pandey 'Azad' of Gorakhpur has

been selected for the Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Award.

This award has been given since 1991 in the

memory of Professor Yashwantrao Kelkar, known as the architect of the Akhil

Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. He played a significant role in expanding ABVP's

work and broadening its organization. This award is a joint initiative of ABVP

and the Vidyarthi Nidhi Trust, which is committed to the advancement of

students and education. The purpose of this award is to highlight and encourage

youth social enterprise, foster a sense of gratitude for social

entrepreneurship, and inspire young Indians to engage in service. The

Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award is given to young people who

have achieved outstanding work in areas such as education, society,

environment, and science. The award includes Rs. 1,00,000, a certificate, and a memento. This

year, the award will be presented by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh

Dhami on November 30th, the last day of the National Convention.

Shri Krishna Pandey Azad, President

of the Smile Roti Bank Foundation, selected for the award, has served over two

thousand destitute mentally ill people in Gorakhpur and surrounding areas,

providing them with medical, pharmaceutical, and rehabilitation assistance. He

has also done notable work in areas such as rehabilitation of prison inmates,

eradication of child beggary, de-addiction, sanitation, and environmental

protection. Through the operation of two rehabilitation centers and continuous

public awareness campaigns, he has brought positive change to the lives of many

children and youth. He has received numerous honors from the Uttar Pradesh

government and various organizations for his social contributions.

National General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya

Vidyarthi Parishad, Virendra Singh Solanki said, The 71st National

Convention of the Vidyarthi Parishad is being held in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, a

major centre of religious and cultural values, for which the delegates coming

from every state of the country are excited. In this three-day convention, the

participating delegates will discuss important topics like education, society,

environment, sports, service. It is a matter of joy that the Honorable Chief

Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami will be present as the chief

guest in the 'Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award Ceremony' to be held on the

last day of the convention and will interact with the participating delegates

while honoring the awardee, Shri Krishna Pandey 'Azad'.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi