Exhibition of images and illustrations telling stories, how sports for development project has helped children to get confidence, leadership and added to their skills was inaugurated at Sehore. The pictures photo documented the project 'Sports for Development' implemented by School Education department with support from UNICEF.
Photographs were documented from the district of Sehore, Dewas and Chhindwara. Girls who are part of sports for development programme in Sehore were part of this event held a newly built town hall at Sehore. The exhibition was inaugurated by District Collector Sudama Khande, MlA Sudesh Rai and Chief UNICEF Madhya Pradesh Michael Juma. Speaking at the inaugural Michael Juma, Chief UNICEF Madhya Pradesh said that this is an initiative which inspires leadership in children and needs to be replicated in all schools and institutions in the State.
The District Collector stressed on the role of sports in children. He also started campaign of book donation to libraries at this event. This is celebrating happiness and positivity he added.
Sudesh Rai, Member legislative Assembly thanked UNICEF support in this programme and that this will go long way to motivate children of the district.
Anil Gulati Communication Specialist, UNICEF anchored the programme. The pictures have been documented by young photographers namely Varun Namdev, Sanskar Singh, Shivangi lokras, Disha Malviya and illustrations by Kokila Bhattacharya and Heera Dhurvey, who are part of ANSH happiness Society, youth based NGO of Bhopal.
Manish Mathur, Programme Manager, UNICEF Madhya Pradesh and FA Jami Education Specialist UNICEF Madhya Pradesh were present at the occasion. The event was part of happiness events being celebrated in the districts.