Union Cooperation Secretary visits Bastar's 'Cafe Pandum', lauds it as a model of rehabilitation and self-reliance

Raipur, Oct 9 (UNI) union Cooperation Secretary Dr. Ashish Bhutani, along with senior officials from the Centre and various states attending the two-day National Cooperation Conference in Jagdalpur, visited 'Cafe Pandum' and lauded it as a model of rehabilitation and self-reliance. The cafe is being operated by youth who have shunned violence and returned to the mainstream. During their interaction with youth, the visiting officials commended their efforts and described the enterprise as an important initiative for promoting sustainable livelihoods and positive social transformation. During the visit, Bastar Collector Akash Chhikara briefed the delegation on the cafe's concept, operational framework…