MAHABUBABAD: Additional Collector and In-charge District Education Officer K. Anil Kumar said children of today were the architects of the nation’s future and that the Bal Diwas fortnight celebrations would play an important role in promoting their overall development.
He inaugurated the Bal Diwas fortnight celebrations by unveiling posters and pamphlets at the Additional Collector (Revenue) chamber in the Collectorate on Thursday. The celebrations are being organised across the country from November 1 to 14 under the aegis of the Central Government’s Bal Vikas Abhiyan. The programme was held under the chairmanship of the Abhiyan’s State Convener, Dr. Parikipandla Ashok, with Anil Kumar attending as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Anil Kumar said the main objectives of the fortnight-long celebrations were to create awareness about children’s rights, identify and encourage their talents, and promote awareness of health and nutrition. He said cultural, literary and creative activities, along with various sports competitions, would be organised over the 15-day period. He urged officials from the concerned departments to work in coordination to ensure the successful conduct of the programmes.
Dr. Parikipandla Ashok, State Convener of Bal Vikas Abhiyan and member of the Child Welfare Committee, said special programmes such as Children’s Assemblies, Children’s Parliament, Children’s Celebrations and Children’s Fairs would be organised as part of the fortnight. Essay writing, drawing and sports competitions would also be conducted to encourage creativity and develop the skills of students.
He added that students who excelled in various competitions would be presented with awards and certificates of appreciation at the concluding programme. He said such constructive initiatives would help shape children into responsible individuals and encourage them to achieve higher goals in life.
District Public Relations Officer Rajendra Prasad, District Science Officer Apparao, senior advocate Kondabathula Yadagiri, social worker Mulagundla Venkanna, Education Department Planning Coordinator Purnachander and Coordinator Seshu, among others, participated in the programme.
