To show solidarity with the cyclone and flood-ravaged children and highlight the need of a pollution-free living condition, Child Clubs of Humara Bachpan celebrated ‘Safe Diwali and Safe Bachpan’ here on Sunday. More than 250 children participated and showcased their dream homes at the programme.
BMC Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena, City DCP Nitinjeet Singh and senior journalist Srimoy Kar graced the occasion as guests and lit the lamps in front of the dream homes made in 3D models.
last month’s devastating cyclone and floods have rendered lakhs of people homeless in the State including more than 30,000 children.
“Post-disaster, we try to instil hope and joy in the hearts of the children,” an organiser of the event said, adding that the campaign’s objective is to provide a better living condition for young children.
‘Safe Diwali for a safe Bachpan’ was a platform, where children were made to understand that access to clean air is essential for them.
To highlight the need of a better living condition, Humara Bachpan Campaign Child Club members showcased their dream homes and to show solidarity with the calamity victims offered a silent prayer.