Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 22: ELFA International organised a function at Ved Mandir Balniketan, here today wherein around 150 children of the Institution participated in the event.
The event was attended by guests including Prof Indu Kilam (Senior Advisor and Mentor ELFA) Suresh Chander Gupta (President Ved Mandir Balniketan), Seema Magotra (Headmistress Ved Mandir Patshalla).
Sajad Mir (Regional Coordinator, Jammu) Anjali Anand, Kiranpreet Kaur, Varun Khajuria and Fatima Khan represented the ELFA International during the event.
During the function, various activities were organised including painting, singing, dancing, poetry and debate competition. The overall first position was awarded to Monika class 9th, while 2nd position was secured by Manvi class 3rd and Sambhav class 4th secured clinched 3rd position.
All these children were given school bags and stationary kits. The consolation prizes were given to Varun from class 3rd, Praduman from class 1st and Rohit from class 5th. Medals were distributed among all the participating children.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Indu Kilam emphasised the need to ensure happy and holistic childhood to the children. She said that this beautiful event reminded her of her childhood days and expressed happiness after watching the beautiful performance by the kids.
She said that talent hidden in children needs to be brought to the fore by organising more events like this. She said that ELFA International, which is tirelessly working for the cause of children, will continue its commitment to work for the same and extend its outreach for the welfare of the children of the entire region.
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