nRight to play is part of United Nations Convention on the rights of the child, said Michael Juma, at an event for launching of coffee table book on sports for development, here on Monday.
He stated that sports break social and gender barriers, and promotes inclusion. This book has photo stories, of project Sports for development being implemented in 1,000 schools in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Speaking at the event Nirmala Buch, President Child Rights Observatory said sports helps you to learn to excel, and gain confidence in life.
Irene Cynthia, Director Rajya Shiksha Kendra, said that games helps one to learn team spirit, gain confidence and discipline, which helps one to become better citizen. She said it is nice the efforts of the project are documented and disseminated.
FA Jami, Education Specialist, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh explained about the project and how sports is promoting positive school environment, and nurturing life skills, like leadership, teamwork, inclusion, tolerance, cooperation etc.
Anil Gulati, Communication Specialist UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh said that this book has images which tell a story, documented by youth photographers of ANSH, youth group from Bhopal. Sanskar Singh, Varun Namdev, Shivangi Lokras, and Disha were four youth photographers which documented these images from schools of Madhya Pradesh.
Officials of Rajya Shiksha Kendra, UNICEF, Youth volunteers of ANSH Happiness Society, and Vikas Samvad were present at the launch.
Tanuja Shrivastava, controller, state Gender Unit, RSK said that sports breaks social and gender barrier.
As a impact of the programme, many children play sports at national and international level.School children who are part of the project from Bhopal were present at the meet.
Kajal, Anjali Ukey, Kaushal, Nikita Dhurve of KGBV Nayapura Bhopal shared their stories, how this project is helping them to learn, and enjoy the school.