Bhubaneswar: Rashtra Sevika Samiti organised a grand and disciplined route march in Rayagada town on Thursday, drawing significant public attention and showcasing the spirit of unity, discipline and national service among women volunteers. More than 100 sevikas participated in the impressive procession, reflecting the organisation’s commitment towards social and national awakening.
The route march commenced from Gandhi Park and concluded at Hotel Raj Junction in Rayagada town. Dressed in uniform, the participants marched in perfect coordination to the rhythm of traditional “ghosh” music, creating an atmosphere of discipline and enthusiasm throughout the city. Citizens gathered along the route to witness the procession, while residents at several locations welcomed the participants with flower showers, appreciating the organised display of strength and dedication.
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The procession witnessed the participation of sevikas, trainees, office-bearers and organisers of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti. Several senior functionaries of the organisation were present during the programme, including Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Sampark Pramukh Neeta Devi, Kshetra Pracharika for Odisha, Andaman, Sikkim and West Bengal Latika Padhi, Odisha Prant Karyavahika Arati Vaishakh, and Sah-Karyavahika Vaijayanti Rana.
The route march was organised as part of the “Pravesh and Prabodh Vishesh Varg-2026,” a special residential training camp being conducted by the Odisha Prant unit of Rashtra Sevika Samiti at the MITS campus in Rayagada district. The 15-day training programme began on May 16 and will conclude on the morning of June 1. More than 100 trainees from different districts of Odisha are participating in the camp.
During the training session, participants are being imparted lessons in self-defence, physical exercise, ghosh music, and traditional martial skills including danda, jashti and combat techniques. Organisers stated that the objective of the camp is to strengthen self-confidence, discipline, leadership qualities and the spirit of national service among women.
The camp also aims to empower women workers of the organisation ideologically, socially and organisationally so that they can contribute effectively as leaders in their respective regions. Swatamsevaks of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Rayagada district unit, actively assisted in ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of the programme.
