By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, March 6, 2018: Government and Non Government Philanthropic collaboration can enhance the community access to service delivery and set path to sustainable development, Padma Vibishan Azim Premzi said this while delivering 15th Lecturer of Odisha Knowledge Hub lecturer series here on Tuesday.

Premji further added that there are a number of NGOs in Odisha who have commitment to serve and also have the ability to scale up their activities. Citing the example, he said that Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative (APPI) worked with around 120 Non-profit NGOs in Odisha and their performances have been found satisfactory.

“Philanthropic organizations have to build up an environment of Trust and have to exhibit their commitment through work”, Premji said adding that the Philanthropic and Government bodies together have to institutionalize the developmental and service delivery initiatives for making those sustainable.

Premzi made it clear that the youths need to be infused with values like honor and respect for the society. “They have to inculcate the spirit of integrity, sublimity and concern for others before joining as professionals in NGO and philanthropic sector”, he remarked replying to queries from the audience.

Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi said APPI has been working very successfully with various State Governments in India. APPI has also been supporting the state government since last two years in the field of increasing of nutrition level among the people. A common Multi sectoral Nutrition Plan of action have been prepared and launched. Ten departments dealing with food and nutrition security activities have introduced Common Result Framework for implementation of the action plan with defined goals and benchmarked landmarks.

Chairman Odisha Skill Development Authority Subroto Bagchi presented OKH memento to Premji in commemoration of his visit to the State.