On the 15th of April 2023 evening, the ' G20 Jan Bhagidari Mega Event' was organised at Bhubaneswar Behera Auditorium (BBA), NIT Rourkela. The event started with a Nukkad Natak performed on the lawn in front of BBA by the RITVIC Club (Student Activity Centre, NIT Rourkela). The Title of Nukkad Natak was 'AVSAR (Opportunity)', and the theme was 'Climate Change' as it is a key priority for India's G20 Presidency, with a particular focus towards tackling climate change and encouraging Green Development".

The 21-team member of the RITVIC club performed to spread awareness to work towards a sustainable environment and reduce the use of plastics, chemicals, and other substances that severely affect nature and the environment. The act explained the opportunities with India ahead of all the meetings under G20 India's presidency. The play urged the society to collectively work to achieve the goals of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakum' – One Earth, One Family, One Future. The show got appreciation from Director Prof. K. Umamaheswar Rao and Prof. Sidhartha S. Jena (Dean, Student Welfare, NIT Rourkela). Prof. Rohan Dhiman (Registrar) and Prof. Snehashish Chakraverty (Nodal Officer, G20 Jan Bhagidari Events from NIT Rourkela) applauded the efforts by students for instilling a deep understanding of the signification of G20 India.

The next event of the day was Tribal Dance Performances by folk groups from Odisha. Speaking about the list of events, Prof. R.K. Biswal (Programme Coordinator) said, "Prof. R.K. Biswal (Programme Coordinator) said, "This Mega Event is organised to spread some knowledge about India's role in G20 and the impact of people's participants on it and how different tribes have been living with the philosophy of Jan Bhagidari from time immemorial. The community's feelings of care and sharing are something the modern world needs to learn from them. We have organised Smart City Exhibition by school students, a presentation on the role of tribal freedom fighters of Odisha and different forms of Tribal Dance performances today. This is to let the young generation know the importance of Odisha's tribal history and culture. More than 50 folk dancers and instrument players have participated today."

The event began with Mangalacharan (Odissi Dance) and ended with Sambalpuri folk dances by Nrityunjay Club's students of NIT Rourkela and REC campus school children. The other classical and folk dance forms were Bahasusun, Magdeo, Bala, Mardani Jhumar, Anganai, Uduesu etc. The artists were from Birmitrapur, Nuagaon, and Bishra block of Sundargarh district. Dancers from Munda, Santhal and Binjhia communities performed dances portraying agriculture, marriage and war. Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao (Director) commented on the day's events and said, "G20 has given us this opportunity to showcase our talents through these Jan Bhagidari events. Today's Nukkad Natak performance was an eye-opener for all, alarming to adopt a sustainable lifestyle to save soil, water and the environment. The exhibition by school students and presentation on Smart Campus is appreciable as it depicts how the young generation is concerned about creating a better future. A presentation on the indomitable spirit of freedom fighters of Odisha is a lesson we all should learn and be grateful for. I was mesmerised to see the beautiful traditional dance forms and the performance of rituals during the dance. Team NIT Rourkela thanks them for their contribution and efforts in making the event grand and successful".

The event concluded with prize distribution of winners of various G20 Janbhagidari competitions held in NIT Rourkela throughout the month.

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