Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Dhriti Moksha Panigrahi, a 13-year-old climate and peace advocate and Grade VIII student of SAI International School, has been appointed to the prestigious United Nations Youth Group on Nuclear Disarmament (UNYGND).
The UNYGND has been formed under the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO).
Dhriti, a trailblazer in youth-led climate action and nuclear disarmament advocacy, has been actively contributing to environmental causes since the age of six. She is the only student from Odisha to be selected for this global youth group. She earned this recognition after applying for the programme in September 2024, demonstrating her strong commitment to peace, sustainabilit...