Youth should make sure of their potential: Zenith

Tura, August 4: Meghalaya sports and youth affairs minister, Zenith
Sangma today asked the youths to select their profession by choice and
not by default at the inauguration of the week long inter-district
youth exchange programme held at Tura.
In an hour long speech to a gathering, which comprised of 250 youths
drawn from eleven district of the state, Sangma said, “Youth should
make effort to overcome their challenges and measure their own
potentials. It is your sheer perseverance that will decide your
future. Be prepared for all obstacles to win your goal”.
Urging the youths to select their profession by “choice”, he said,
“Government has enabled an atmosphere for the youths to identity their
latent talents, which should be explored to its optimum”.
In a lighter note, he referred to few doctors posted in rural areas as
“salary drawing doctors”, as they have failed to look into the
interest of the poor patients. “Many have chosen their profession out
of compulsion, which is reflected in their work culture. So, it is
important that youths are conscious enough to select their profession
by choice and not default”, he added.
On chief minister’s career guidance and skill development programme,
the youth affairs minister stressed on the need for the youths to be
focused about their goals and principles in life.
“Communicating your true strengths and unique value is critical to
success in the dynamic and digital global marketplace. They are your
only constants – they drive your performance, your differentiation and
are your ultimate competitive advantage”, he added.
The programme organized by directorate of sports and youth affairs in
collaboration with Nehu Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), Meghalaya Zone
is aimed at fostering mutual understanding of different cultures and
customs, respect, and civic engagement amongst the youths.
The programme will impart soft skill trainings, career skills through
different workshops and seminars. It will also give them a platform to
display their latent talents in sports, music and extra-curricular
activities.
The deputy commissioner of West Garo Hills, Pravin Bakshi said, “The
programme will give an opportunity for the youths to instill in a
sense of spirit of brotherhood”.(SP News)