Bhadrak, 12th Nov 2025: A two-day state-level Adolescent Gathering was organized at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, by the Women and Child Development Department, Odisha. The event saw participation from five contestants from each of the 30 districts.
From Bhadrak district, participants included Susmita Behera from Chandbali-2 block, Archita Agasti, Debanshi Mishra from Tihidi block, Krishna Rani Mallik, and Ankita Sethi from Dhamnagar block. They competed in competitions such as painting, dance, music, and digital storytelling.
Ankita Sethi from Dhamnagar block secured second place in music (senior group), while Susmita Behera from Chandbali-2 block won third place in dance (junior category).
The prizes, including certificates and cash awards of ₹1,500 and ₹1,000, were presented by Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida in the presence of Women and Child Development Secretary Shubha Sharma and Director Mamata Banerjee.
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