This annual report summarizes the activities of Asha Ka Jharna special schools from April 2015 to March 2016. It describes various events organized such as a dental checkup camp, annual board examinations, visits from foundations, research studies, and disability surveys. It also outlines staff training programs, workshops on sensory integration, parent-teacher meetings, and cultural events involving children such as magic shows and trips to a science park. The report aims to depict the educational, health, and community activities conducted during the year to support children with special needs.

1. ASHA KA JHARNA
Annual Activity Report (April 2015 to March 2016)
This is an annual activity report of Asha Ka Jharna (AKJ) special schools from
April 2015 to March 2016. The report is aimed to depict, describe and list various
activities undertaken with children, staff and community members during this
period. The report also illustrates the various events organized by the organization,
visits of prominent personalities, awards, honors and accreditations received etc.
Dental Check Up Camp (4th April)
As part of our periodic diagnostic & preventive health checkup, a dental & oral
hygiene camp was organized at Sikar where noted pedodontist Dr Ashish Sharma
& periodontist Dr Snehi Sharma offered their services by checking teeth of all
children. They discovered few problematic cases of adolescent hearing impaired
children consuming Gutka / Beetles thereby tarnishing their teeth. They counseled
them of its ill effect and advised all to brush twice a day. As a follow up, we sent
few parents to their clinic for dentistry procedures on their wards which were done
free of cost.
Annual Board Examinations (20th
to 30th
April)
44 of our children took their annual board examinations under ‘National Institute
of Open Schoolings’ and cleared their levels A, B and C (Equivalent to Grade 8)
with good grades.
Visit By Mohan Lal Goenka Foundation
On 30th
April, founder and other trustees from Sh Mohan Lal Goenka Foundation
Chennai visited our Nawalgarh special school and spent considerable time with
children. They were highly appreciative of our activities here. We asked for
information spread among local community.

2. Short Research Study
One research scholar from local BEd college undertook a short study on the
functioning of our organization. She took relevant data from us, spent few days
with children & staff and compiled it in her paper submitted to the college.
Updation Survey (May – June)
During the children summer vacations, all staff members at our three schools were
engaged in various tasks like making assessment reports, designing teaching &
learning aids, doing home visits, disability database updating survey. Our
continuous intense counselling and awareness campaign created the desired buzz
among community thereby identifying around 50 new special children in
Nawalgarh and Sikar area. We focused on educable group with stress on Younger
ones. We are in process of making logistics and transport arrangement to link these
to our centres.
Staff Exposure Visit ( 12th
to 17th
June)
Asha Ka Jharna 15 staff members under the guidance of Ms Monalisa Mehta ,
Technical Advisor were at Bhavnagar (Gujrat) for one week exposure cum training
visit. During their stay, they visited various institutes being run by prestigious
PNR Society for Relief and Rehabilitation of the Disabled since 1970 in this
region. These include Natraj Hostels for special children, Natraj School for CP
Children, Ankur Special School for Mentally Challenged Children, K L Institute
for the Deaf, PNR Polio Hospital & KK School & Home for the Blind & NAB.
Under one umbrella, they were able to observe the functioning of exemplary
services in prevention, detection, intervention, correction, education & training to
the population with special needs. Our team members were highly appreciative of
their facilities and services being imparted. They learnt a lot particularly from
executive director Ms Reshma Shah, Audiologist Mr Anil Singh and Occupational
Therapist Ms Arti. We intend to implement good practices being learnt here at
AKJ. These types of knowledge sharing events enhance the capabilities by
providing innovative ideas in rehabilitation of special needs children.
Media Sensitization (24th
July)
We sensitized print media ‘Rajasthan Patrika’ group about issues concerning
special children and their potential followed by a visit to local fair organized by
them. Children enjoyed various swings and amusement slides and relished

3. delicacies. One of the heartwarming moments was witnessed there. Master
Mubarik (a boy with intellectual impairment) was trying to climb up the rope
ladder attached in a Mickey Mouse Swing like his other classmates. He was losing
grip and falling again and again; was covered with sweat on a sunny afternoon but
did not stop his conquest. Our staff members kept on encouraging him and finally
in his eighth attempt he was at the top of ladder and then sliding down from the
tunnel. The joy on his face was to be seen.
Movie Screening in the company of District Collector
On 31st
July, children were shown the movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijan’ at Jhunjhunu.
Special screening was organized for our children where District Collector, SDM,
Deputy Director (Social Justice Deptt.) and other select dignitaries were present to
motivate and cheer them.
State Level Coordination Committee Meeting (5th
August)
Under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary , Govt of Rajasthan (Social
Justice), a high level review meeting was conducted at Jaipur where our secretary
raised many issues including difficulties in getting disability certificates for
PWIDDs in the districts, linking of social security schemes, importance of rights
figures in disability for policy making and need to spread awareness up to village
panchayat level.
Hearing Aid After Care Camp (20th
August)
An after care camp for the BTE Hearing Aids distributed earlier by The Starkey
Foundation was organized at Asha Ka Jharna Nawalgarh unit. 75 Hearing Impaired
children from three units (Nawalgarh , Jhunjhunu and Sikar) came along with their
aids. All the aids were extensively examined by Mr Yashwant Singh of Starkey
along with our special educators. Tubing were made clean. Minor defects rectified.
Batteries got replaced. Proper setting was made. Ear moulds were cleaned. All
hearing aids were made completely OK with testing on the child and recording
proper response from her. Those aids which were beyond repairable or damaged by
being in contact with water during current rainy season were taken by the Starkey
member for further replacement with a new aid from their Head Office at Noida.
This was a very important follow up camp to assess the proper utility of costly
hearing aids. We requested them to arrange training for parents also to take good
care of these aids at homes. Our team members learnt basic maintenance tips
themselves. Afterwards delicious lunch was served to all children and staff.

4. Magic Show
A magic show was organized on 21st August at Asha Ka Jharna Nawalgarh unit
followed by Jhunjhunu. Magician Naseeb Ali from Gangapur City Sawai
Madhopur performed few tricks for our kids here. These comprised of making two
coins from one coin ; putting handkerchief in a sack and putting out Indian
Tricolour ; throwing different sizes metal balls from his mouth ; freeing himself
from tightly tied rope ; generating various fragrances from simple sand etc.
Children thouroughly enjoyed this event.
News Paper Report Published
Underreported Disabled Population Figures Restricts State Planning, Budgeting,
Implementation & Participation In Development. Inclusive Society Can't Be
Dreamt Until We Take Each & Every One Along. This was reported in Times Of
India Rajasthan Edition dated 7th
September based upon inputs by our secretary.
Link is attached herewith:
http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31810&articlexml=Experts-
doubt-Census-figure-on-disabled-populace-in-07092015002027#
Bank Foundation Day (7th
September)
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur Nawalgarh celebrated their foundation day with
children at our Nawalgarh unit. Branch Manager Mr Jhajharia , Deputy Manager
Mr Meena & Accountant Mr Jain spent time with kids and saw their performance.
We explained about the special education techniques.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent Teacher Meets were organized at both units. Our team interacted,
counseled, debated and had intense discussions both one on one and group with
parents/guardians. Suggestions were given, doubts were cleared and ways to
engage more with the kids were explained upon. These regular meets happen to be
a lively & interactive occasion to bring all stakeholders on common platform for

5. meaningful exchange between staff and community. Lot of issues gets discussed
with thrust on more synergies aimed at providing best services to our children.
Monalisa Mehta, our senior technical adviser guided the events excellently along
with respective school coordinators Bansidhar Verma , Vinod Saini & Parshu Ram
Gupta and other team members.
Joy of Giving Day (2nd
Oct)
What a fantastic start of 'Joy of Giving' week at Asha Ka Jharna Sikar unit. 15
Youngsters pursuing CA professional course from Sikar spent a day full of joy and
entertainment planned for our special kids. Drawing & Painting was organized;
few fun games were played; Jokers were hired to bring smile on their faces; dance
& music session was on and finally hot snacks Pav Bhaji, Burger and Chow min
were served by on the spot cook. Children had a field day.
WORKSHOP ON SENSORY INTEGRATION (8th
to 9th
Oct)
All staff members of ‘Asha Ka Jharna’ are sponsored regularly for various
workshops, training modules and knowledge sessions conducted at various parts of
the country. We sent our two physiotherapists Mr. Ajaj Ali Bagwan and Mr.
Gautam Kumar for two days’ workshop (8-9 October 2015) on ‘Sensory
Integration’ to DISHA Foundation, Jaipur. Focus of this workshop was on the
basic physiology and arousal regulations as well as management of different
sensory processing disorders .The Resource person for this workshop was Mr.
Karthik Ranganatha Rao, BPT, BT, MIAP, Certified in Sensory Integration (USA)
and Certified in Aquatic Therapy (USA) and having more than 11 years of
experience in the field of Pediatric Therapy. He has, to his credit, conducted more
than 60 workshops for various target groups in India as well as abroad.
Sensory Integration is the neurological process of organizing the information we
get from our body and the world around us for use in daily life. Sensory Integration
dysfunction is the inability to process information received through the senses.
In the workshop, that had spanned for two days many theory and practical sessions
were conducted. On the first day, essentials of Sensory Integration were taught.
The objective of this session was to understand the basic structure and function of
the sensory systems. Also a session on various Sensory Processing disorders was
held. A practical demonstration with a child was held and later participants also
took part in the practical sessions with children with neurological difficulties.

6. Participants evaluated a case followed by discussions and learnings gained on the
case. Various clinical changes today in the field of Sensory Integration were also
explained upon. Q & A session saw some practical issues like which treatment, by
whom, specific problems in each case and circumstances etc. It cleared doubts in
the minds of therapists.
On the second day, various sensory based motor problems (Postural disorders and
Disorders in Praxis) were dealt with in detail. Also, various motor problems and
how to manage them and characteristics of intervention were taught and practically
demonstrated. Various holistic intervention principles were taught to the
participants. One session was held to educate participants on the sensory diets.
Various input methods like Vestibular, Proprioceptive, Tactile and Oral were dealt
in detail. Also, the principles and how to apply this ware also taught.
The workshop gave a comprehensive knowledge to the physiotherapists in the field
of sensory integration, various Sensory integration disorders and how to handle
children with such disorders. Upon completion the physiotherapists were able to:
 Understand the basic structure and function of various sensory systems
 Explore the relationship between sensory processing and human behavior.
Unusual behaviors may be due to poor regulation from the nervous system
 Differentiate sensory stimulation and sensory integration
 Identify various disorders related to sensory dysfunction
 Conduct basic clinical tests to identify sensory processing disorders
 Understand the contribution of sensory systems in motor control
 Design and implement strategies to fulfill the sensory needs of the children
in school
 Increase efficiency of handling skills by working with the child.
From this workshop, the children of our organization will benefit greatly as all
issues regarding the children sensory wellbeing were addressed in the workshop.
Major benefits derived to the child from this workshop are:
 Assist child in Self Regulation
 Improved engagement in activities
 Improved ability to hold still and pay attention
 Increased tolerance to change
 Improved ability to generalize
 Improved social language
 Increased fine motor skills

7.  Improved praxis
 Improved organizational skills
 Improved quality of life for family
Parent Teacher Meeting (19th
October)
Parent Teacher Meet was organized at NWL unit. Our team interacted, counseled,
debated and had intense discussions both one on one and group with
parents/guardians. Suggestions were given, doubts were cleared and ways to
engage more with the kids were explained upon.
Science Park Visit (20th
Oct)
Children from Asha Ka Jharna Nawalgarh special school were taken to recently
established Science Park & Planetarium at Nawalgarh. What an Outing! From
theme based swings and slides to scientifically principled live models explaining
light ,sound ,solar system ,mirror images , gravity ,velocity and many such
learnings all in a fun way method , everything was meticulously planned. Children
thoroughly enjoyed the trip and educators themselves got new ideas in training.
Continuous Rehabilitation Enrichment (CRE) Program (5th
to 7th
Nov)
As part of upgrading their skills and as a mandatory prerequisite to get
rehabilitation professionals RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration
renewed , they have to regularly attend CRE program being organized on various
topics at different institutes from time to time. Staff members of ‘Asha ka Jharna’
are facilitated and sponsored regularly for the above programs throughout the
country. From 5th
to 7th
November 2015, our senior special educator (Mental
Retardation) Mr Sandeep Jangir participated in a 3 day workshop at PRAYAS
Institute for Mentally Challenged and Training Center Jaipur on developing an
effective Individualized Education Program (IEP). The workshop was conducted
jointly by Dr. Pooja Ben and Ms. Sujatha. Dr. Pooja is a senior psychologist from
Gujarat. Ms. Sujata (M.Ed. in Special Education) currently working as a lecturer in
the curriculum planning of the RCI. She has also developed special tools for
Visually Impaired children.
The training started on 05/11/2015. A brief introduction about the history and
current work of the Prayas Institute was provided. After the introduction, Dr. Pooja
delivered a talk on ‘Special Child and Normal Child - Milestone Development’.
After that, every trainee was asked to make a chart which has 4 columns. On

8. Column 1, trainees were asked to write what they already know, on Column 2,
what they want to learn, and on Column 3, what they learnt and remarks on
Column 4.
On 6th, Ms. Sujata delivered a lecture on ‘Individualized Education Plans’. The
lecture dealt IEPs in detail over the course of a year. Five main areas of
development of a child were identified. These include:
(i) Personal
(ii) Social
(iii) Academic
(iv) Vocational and
(v) Recreational
Each of these areas was dealt with in detail. How to select specific one to one skill,
how to make plan for one academic year, how to work according to the specific
needs of child was also discussed in the lecture. She also explained to the trainees
how to develop a curriculum for the children with special needs. In the afternoon,
the trainees were asked to prepare an IEP for a child from their respective
institution and after that a Case history file was given and the trainees were asked
to read and explain it when they come for training following day.
On 7th
November, all the trainees were divided among groups of five. A total of 8
different groups were formed. Each group was asked to fill in the case history file
of a child from the school of any one in the group and discuss the case and prepare
IEP for that child for one academic year. Once the IEPs were made, each group
was asked to present the IEP in front of the whole class. The IEP presentation had
to cover the Child Case History, then the Child Current Level, then Objectives and
Task Analysis, then Teaching Aides and Finally the Process. This exercise gave
the trainee a comprehensive knowledge about how to plan and cater to the needs of
individual child. In the afternoon, the trainees were asked about the hands on
problems faced by them in their respective organizations while teaching and
solutions to those problems were discussed and doubts cleared.
After that, the workshop was wrapped up and each trainee was given the certificate
of participation.

9. 14th Anjali National Children Festival 2015 (14th
to 18th
Nov)
Anjali Inter National Children Festival is an extravaganza organized by the
‘Swabhiman Foundation’ based out of Bhubaneswar (Orissa). A cherished festival
of literacy, creative and performing arts, it has been educating and inspiring young
minds from across India since 2001 in the city of Bhubaneswar. A wide range of
workshops, competitions, cultural programs, musical performance and exhibitions
are organized in this festival.
The 14th
edition of this festival was a great opportunity for our children because of
its multifaceted activities and participation. It had participants from 2 neighboring
countries (Sri Lanka & Bangladesh), 17 states and all thirty districts of Orissa.
1100 participants (670 children, 245 escorts and 185 volunteers) were present in
the camp for 5 days. 3500 students from local schools visited the camp and were
sensitized to the issues of children with special needs. 20 resource persons
conducted workshops. 31 guests addressed campers and gave away the
mementoes. 921 children contested in various competitions and 21 judges decided
winners.
From Asha Ka Jharna, eight special children along with two team members Mr
Vinod Saini and Ms Suman Sharma participated into 14th Anjali National
Children's festival from 14th November to 18th November 2015. Students from
our institution left for the camp by train originating from New Delhi on the fine
morning of 12th
November and reached Bhubaneshwar on 13th
Night and campus
of Anjali on the 14th
morning.
On the first day, all children were enrolled into the camp and later they were given
the list of workshops they could attend. Children from AKJ registered themselves
for a variety of workshops like art, paper craft, paper quelling, dance, magic, sand
art, pottery etc. After the registrations and the lunch, students were taken to the
Ram Mandir from where the Carnival of Joy (cultural rally) was flagged off.
Students from various states walked through eight long kilometers across the
capital city. Native art and dance forms were presented in the rally by the
professional performers. Our students, though tired, really enjoyed the rally where
they got an opportunity to see and understand the art and culture from other states
of India. Nearly 5000 children participated in this mega show. After the rally, we
returned to our rooms and took rest after having dinner.

10. The next day (Nov. 15th
) after having breakfast, we went towards the main stage.
There many cultural programs were being presented. We had to leave the venue by
10 as the workshops we registered previously had started. Till lunch, students
attended the various workshops. Post lunch, we attended the dance competition.
The dance completion went on till 5 in the evening thereafter cultural events were
presented by kids (both regular and children with special needs). The chief guest of
the evening was Mr. Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Orissa.
From 16th
to 18th
November, our schedule was almost the same. In the morning
after breakfast, children attended the workshops they opted for. Then in the
afternoon there would be many competitions organized. After the competition, in
the evening there will be various cultural programs presented by the children. On
the 16th
evening our children presented an enthralling culture program themed on
‘Equal Opportunities for All’ on the stage which was applauded by one and all. On
17th
, we went for a local sight-seeing tour of the city in the evening. We visited
several temples. We were a little sad that we could not explore more due to paucity
of time and distances involved.
AKJ children thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful event. On the camp each day, a
specific festival was celebrated like Onam, Lohri, Christhmas, Rathyatra etc. Each
day, the venues were decorated according to the festival that was celebrated and
volunteers and participants from the respective culture presented their traditions. It
was very entertaining and educating at the same time.
The workshops were a learning experience for the children without the constraints
of a classroom. Workshops were models of joyful and alternate methods of
learning. It gave general students and differently-abled students an opportunity to
work together and interact with each other via learning. Following are the
workshop details:
 Paper Craft workshop: Children love to play with paper and create. Paper is
a relatively inexpensive medium, readily available, and easier to work with
than the more complicated media. They learnt to make paper hangings,
paper flowers, bouquets and animals.
 Creative Dance Workshop: At the end of the workshop, Children were
happy and enjoyed using different parts of the body, learning body rhythmic
patterns of a dance. They also learnt story telling & putting movements to
the stories. Children with disabilities and those without any coordinated

11. very well with each other. The children with disabilities proved that they
can face every situation in their life without any sadness.
 Fine Art Workshop: On the first day, they were instructed to make a
drawing from their own memory to known the skill and creativity. As per
individual skill and requirement, various suggestions were made and
demonstrated how to put them into practice. On second and third day, the
instructor demonstrated landscape painting and animal figures. Children
were given the freedom to work and tips were given at the time of coloring.
All enjoyed the workshop and painted in with enthusiasm.
 Magic Workshop: Both the differently abled and general students had the
same eagerness to acquire al minute details of all tricks. The teacher was
also very co-operative. They learnt magic from rope, cards, bottle, paper,
bangles and coin. The instructor ended the class by saying no manner how
far off dreams may seem now, they will achieve it one day because magic
happens in real life too, if you want to make it happen. The children were
really motivated after the workshop.
 Paper Quilling and Paper Jewelry Workshop: Various techniques and
patterns were demonstrated to the children. They were taught to make paper
earrings. The children enjoyed the workshop and all of them wore those
paper earrings that they made on the last day.
 Pottery and Terracotta Workshop: In pottery workshop children learnt using
the potter’s wheel. They made small diyas, bowls, plates and cups. In
terracotta they learnt to make birds, toys, fish, peacock, tree with snake etc.
Children loved moving their hands with the potter’s wheel creating cups,
and cooking pots.
On the final night of the camp, many cultural programs were held. After this prizes
were awarded to the winners of competitions by Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, Founder of
Swabhiman. All the trainers who conducted the workshops were also felicitated.
After the camp, our children came back with a lot of new skills and life enriching
experiences. They learnt many new skills in the workshops. They learned how to
live independently and away from their parents and family. The camp also
provided them to interact and work along with regular children. They were also
exposed to various new cultures and tastes. The various festivals celebrated during
the festival exposed the children to the diversity of the Indian culture and gave

12. them more knowledge about the lifestyle and practices of different parts of the
country. Through this camp, children availed a once in a life time chance to learn,
interact and expose to new cultures.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF SELF ADVOCATES FORUM OF INDIA
(SAFI) (26th
to 27th
Nov) & National Parent Meet (28th
to 29th
Nov)
23rd National Parents Meet at Udaipur was successfully completed preceded by
2nd National Convention of Self Advocates. These four days 26th to 29th
November were the culmination of backroom preparations for more than four
months. It took meticulous planning, resource mapping, man power positioning,
day to day monitoring and finally minute to minute execution from my end (in the
capacity of Executive Committee Member from Rajasthan) to make this happen
(First NPM at Rajasthan). More than 400 parents and intellectually challenged
children across the country participated in these gala events.
REPORT ON THE NATIONAL 2nd
CONVENTION OF SELF ADVOCATES
FORUM OF INDIA (SAFI) HELD ON NOVEMBER 26-27, 2015 AT
RAJASTHAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN
The second National Convention was a grand success with the participation of One
hundred and twelve self-advocates and 75 mentors, parents, officials from 17 states
of India. The States represented were: Andhra Pradesh (including Telengana),
Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar
Pradesh, and West Bengal. There were nearly 20 volunteers from RMTT College
to assist the National Convention.
SAFI President Ms. Mahalakshmi welcomed all the participants to the National
Convention. Mr. Parthiban National Secretary gave an overview of Self Advocates
Forum of India (SAFI). The invites guests made brief remarks and offered their
felicitations. They gave their best wishes and ideas to how to make SAFI a strong
and powerful organization in the future.The chief guest offered his support for
SAFI in Udaipur. Prayas Sansthan Persons with Special Needs gave an awesome
cultural performance.

13. The Chief Guest in the inaugural function was Mr. O.P. Bunker IAS - -A.D.M
(Additional Deputy Magistrate, Udaipur City and other Guests were :
1. Lt. Col. Dr. V K Gautam- National President Parivaar, Ahmedabad
2. Mr. J.P Gadkari- Director, Projects and Development-Parivaar, Bangalore.
3. Mr. Shiva Mohan Rao, Program Officer –CBM- SARO, Bangalore.
4. Dr. Sunita Bhandari Secretary, Prayas Sansthan, Udaipur
5. Mr. Sudeep Goyal, Director, Asha-Ka-Jharna, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Public Rally: As part of the SAFI Convention, a Public Rally was organized. Self
Advocates and other delegates travelled in a procession on Camel carts carrying
slogans on disability to create awareness among general public on Disability and
SAFI. It was a 1.5 km walk on the main roads of Udaipur city flagged off by the
City Police Commissioner.
Business Meeting: After lunch Safi Secretary Mr. Parthiban presented Annual
report and gave presentation on the successful journey of SAFI. Then State leaders
were invited one by one, to present their report with the support of Mentors, but
SAFI representatives from states gave their report without the assistance of
Mentors. Only one or two states used the service of a mentor. Delegates spoke in
their own regional languages and it was translated in to English by the translators.
The reports reflected on the positive growth of SAFI in major states.
Group Discussion: At the end of first day, participants were grouped based on
regional languages for group discussion on the topics given as under:
 Taking decisions.
 Political participation.
 Setting up SAFI groups.
 Legal Capacity and Decision Making.
Self advocates and Mentors then moved to various designated places for discussion
assisted by the mentors. The discussion was for nearly one hour.
Day-2:
The day two started with rendition of SAFI Theme Song and recitation. Mr. Pranay
Burde and Ms. Devanshi Joshi shared their experiences of participating at the 12th
World Down Syndrome Conference (WDSC) held at Chennai earlier this year. The
WDSC had a major theme on self advocacy by persons with Down Syndrome.
Presentations: Group leaders from 12 groups made their presentations on the
group discussion along with mentors. Mr. Parthiban, Secretary, SAFI made

14. summary chart of the salient points as detailed below and presented it to the
delegates. These were adopted as resolutions of the Second National Convention
and approved by the General Council of SAFI.
The Salient Points Emerged from the Discussions were:
Decision Making Political Improvement in
SAFI
Legal Capacity
* Right to
marriage
* Extensive use
of Internet for
communication
*Being truthful
*Opportunity for
purchasing
essentials
* Opportunity to
travel
independently
* To be consulted
when decisions
are made for me
*Education is my
right
* According to
my interest I will
choose my job
* Right to spend
my money
* Rights to chose
my friends and
community
* I have right to
spend my time
alone and
whatever I want.
Ex-playing
listening music,
watching TV etc.
*I have right to
 Accessible
clean toilet.
 Demand for
National ID
Card
 Fight for equal
wages
 To be job
holder
 Earn money
 All PwDs
should be a
voter
 Be our own
spoke person
 Voting right
and choose my
leader
 Of course we
want and we
have right to
be in politics
for good things
done by us (if
we come in
politics):
o we can
do all to
fulfill
for PwD
o We will
give
 Expand
membershi
p
 Create
awareness
 Not to be
neglected
or over
protected
 To train
ourselves to
be our own
advocate
 Organize
training
program for
PwIDDs
 Leader
should be
us
 More
groups to
be formed
to strength
our
demands
 Create
awareness
about self
advocacy
and start
SAFI group
 We don’t want to
depend on others
 Police should take our
complains
 Individual bank
account
 Treat our parents
respectful manner-
representation on all
policy making bodies
as our spokespersons
 Take action on
violation against us
 Fight against
violations against us
when we are united
in group and result
will come
 We have property
rights to buy and sell
it.
 We will fight for
equal opportunities
and equal rights
 We will fight against
sexual harassment and
take legal action
 We want to be
representative in legal
matter
 e want insurance
 sensitization

15. choose my dress,
food and
everything should
be my choice
* I want to do
business
independently
* Lead
independent life
* Right to select
partner when
proposal for
marriage
employ
ment
o Equal
opportu
nities to
all
intellect
ual
disabilit
y
o we will
give
opportu
nities to
study in
inclusiv
e
educatio
n
system/
or
special
educatio
n as may
be
needed
 Appoint a self
advocates as a
council
member/
representative
in all
consultative
bodies
in all states
o Skill
traini
ng
progr
am
and
small
work
shop
s for
self
advo
cates
 Publish
SAFI
directory
all India
level
 Use of
twitter for
group
sharing
 Separated
events for
male and
female
SAFI
members
 helpline no
 free hospitalization
 separated line in holy
places
 There should be 1%
reservation for
persons with
intellectual
disabilities in 5%
reservation proposed
in new RPD Bill.
 Accessibility in
govt. building,
housing board.
 Proper
implementation of
draft
 * We want more
special educators
in schools
 To have *
Credit Cards
Open Session: The outcome of the sessions was:
(a) Self advocates and Mentors were given opportunities to air their views in the
open session. Parents also joined in expressing their views.

16. (b) Delegates from new states were very impressed with the capacity of self
advocates to speak about their issues. They assured that they will go back and
promote self advocacy groups. They wanted support for organizing training
programs.
(c) There should be state level conventions every year.
Valedictory: The two day session came to an end with an open cultural program
by participating delegates.
Report on National Parent Meet Held on 28th
& 29th
November 2015
The National Parent Meet (NPM) was held at Udaipur on 28th
& 29th
November
2015. The NPM was conducted by PARIVAAR NCPO and sponsored by NIMH/
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The NPM was hosted by Prachya
Shodh Peeth of Prayass Sansthan, a parent NGO located in Udaipur. The venue of
NPM was Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur.
Inauguration
The inauguration session of NPM was held on 28th
Nov 15 where more than 550
delegates from all over the country attended. The Chief Guest was Shri Gulab
Chand Kataria, Home Minister of Rajasthan. Other dignitaries included Shri Arjun
Lal Meena, Local MP, Shri Phool Chand Meena, Local MLA, Shri Chander Singh
Kothari, Mayor of Udaipur, Shri Parminder Beshera, Vice Chancellor, MPUAT,
Shri Jayanti Jain, Addl Commissioner, Shri S S Sharma, AGM, SBI Shri DK
Menon, Ex Director NIMH. Shri Gulab Chand Katari spoke about role of parents
in bringing out the best out of their special child. He exhorted the delegates to do
their best and consider it the greatest service to humanity. Other dignitaries’ also
spoke well, the highlight being the announcement of a park for persons with
disability by the Mayor of Udaipur on request from local delegates. Officials from
Parivaar, NCPO and NIMH were also seated on the dais and welcomed the
dignitaries.
Technical Sessions
The technical session started with Cdr. Bijur speaking on Rights & Legal
Entitlements where he brought out many rights & provisions available in host of
Acts, apart from PwD Act 1995. He called upon the parents to make use of the
provisions of different Acts for the benefit of PwIDDs.

17. Mr Rajiv Rathuri explained the provisions of RPD bill and the latest amendments
proposed by Parliamentary Committee some of which are likely to be incorporated
in the bill.
The second technical session was on Accessibility & Skill development taken up
by Mr PS Burde who explained the campaign focus and plan.
Mr Anil Joshi described the status of National Trust schemes and some
impediments in the working of LLCs at district level.
Mr Philip Simon described various skill building schemes, need to form Self Help
Groups by parents with successful cases from his Kerala state.
Mrs Sunita Bhandari provided glimpses of skill development initiative taken up by
Prayas, Udaipur and included some practical examples to explain the concept and
its implementation.
In the evening there was an enjoyable cultural program organized by Prayas. The
program started with various single and group items and followed up by giving
opportunity to all persons with disability present and group dance celebrations.
The second day program included an interesting session on Early Intervention care
by Dr. Mousumi Bhaumik from NIMH. She introduced Early Intervention concept
and care providing a deed insight backed up by theory and very interesting
practical examples. Dr Bhaumik also described various schemes and initiatives
taken by government departments and the challenges faced during implementation.
Dr DK Menon in his address introduced tool for care giver to assess their
performance and make changes for achieving the next level in care provision.
Ms. Fairlene Soji of CBM provided a overview of Inclusive Education while Dr
Meenakshi Srivastava dwelled on the academic aspects of Inclusive Education and
conceptual planning behind this endeavor.
The last technical session on Self advocacy was made interesting by Col Gautam
by showing practically the mind of PwIDDs and their need for recognition.
Mr Prathiban, a self-advocate himself, drew the attention to the requirements of
self-advocacy forum for taking stronger root.

18. International Day for Persons with Disability (3rd
Dec) & Disability
Awareness Week (4th
to 10th
Dec)
World Disability Day 2015 was observed and celebrated on a large canvass by
Asha Ka Jharna at Nawalgarh. This year all our three special schools at Nawalgarh,
Sikar and Jhunjhunu participated in a unified event to put up a great show aimed at
inclusion and sensitization among community. We invited 230 children (studying
from Grade 5 to 8) from Nine regular normal schools (6 reputed public schools & 3
Government schools). They were integrated with 180 of our special children
(Mentally Challenged & Hearing Impaired) in a human chain.
Awareness Rally:
Day started at 9.30 AM with the flagging off awareness rally named ‘ Badhte
Kadam’ (Let’s March Forward) by First citizen of town (Municipal Committee
Chairman) Mr Surendra Saini , SHO Police Station (Deputed by DSP) Mr Kailash
Chand Gurjar , local ward member Mr Naem along with our Special Girl Monika.
400 children (under the supervision of 35 AKJ and normal school educators)
carried play cards, banners and balloons depicting following awareness slogans:
 Pass the RPD Bill
 We Need Solidarity Not Pity
 We Have Equal Rights
 We Can Do
 Equal Opportunities for Us
 Look upon our Abilities, Not Disability
 Disability is not a Curse
 Make us Your Strength, Not Weakness
 We have to Knock on Every Door to mitigate Disability related Sufferings
 Constitution Gives Us Equal Rights to Live, Education, Voting, Recreation,
Livelihood, Participation in Decision Making, Free Expression & Speech
This was a eye catching rally with a band leading the convoy and children shouting
slogans and waving play cards. We made the 4 KM route such as to pass through
dense main market , one rural bus stand , one college , three senior secondary
schools , two hospitals , grain market , cloth market , vegetable mandi , Muslim
Mohallas , Jama Masjid , congested populated lanes so as to catch maximum
eyeballs. Persons ventured outside of their shops to look & comment at rally. Two
Hours long rally was flagged in at 11.30 AM by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM

19. Nawalgarh) Mr Bhagirath Sakh and Media Persons at Surya Mandal Public
Ground. He wished all children all the best for day ahead. During the rally
procession, snacks and juice were served to children at three places.
TOTAL COMMUNITY SENSITIZED: 4000 (Approx.)
Inter School Sports Events :
After half an hour rest, second leg was started at 12’o clock. We had planned 10
sporting events as follow:
50 Meter Race
100 Meter Race
Long Jump
High Jump
Sack Race
Spoon Race
Musical Chair
Zalebi Race
Three Legged Race
Tug - O – War
Along with these, a Drawing & Painting Competition was also organized.
All the children (with prior registered entries) participated in these competitions
enthusiastically. They were extremely excited and thrilled to integrate with our
special children whom we had placed in every event. Their teachers were initially
apprehensive but when AKJ children bagged top positions in few games, they
cheered up their students to take it seriously. Out of 33 prizes, twelve were won by
AKJ children. After one and a half hour of sporting extravaganza with both
sections of children fighting for crowning glory , children were served lunch and
juice.
Inter School Cutural Program :
At 2 PM, finally it was time to shake the legs. We had invited the entries in Group
Dance and Solo Dance categories. Five of the schools participated in both
categories whereas our three units presented three group performances. Again it
was a mesmerizing show with audience applauding every dance move of our

20. children. Out of six awards in this program, two were won by AKJ as judged by
external dignitary.
At 3.45 PM prize distribution ceremony was conducted with Lions Club President
Dr D S Jangid and State Bank of India Manager Mr Gupta giving away the prizes
to winners.
In this program, apart from top position holders, each and every participant normal
school student (230) was given a prize along with Nine (9) school mementoes. Day
long events finally ended at 4.15 PM with school teams’ departure. Our objective
of awareness building & integration was successfully achieved as evident from the
cross talks we heard everywhere.
Whole program was widely appreciated by community and those present.
Observation of Disability Week at Regular Schools
This year, we not only celebrated one day but whole week was dedicated for
bringing disability as a focal point among regular school children and teaches.
From 4th
to 10th
December 2015, at Sikar, Asha Ka Jharna team along with our
project CHILDLINE (1098) members visited seven schools (Both Govt and Pvt)
after taking prior permission from the respective principals. There a lecture on
disability related issues followed by simulation exercises were delivered. Children
were blind folded; handcuffed; legs were joined; incoherent talk spoken to make
them understand how it feels to be a person with visual, locomotor and intellectual
disability. This was a new and unique experience not only for school children but
their teachers too. Outcome of sensitization and empathy for special children was
achieved through these talks & exercises. Our team also came across few special
needs children at the schools to whom appropriate counselling was provided.
Around 1000 students and staff members were covered.

21. Capacity Building and Leadership Training Workshop (11th
to 13th
Dec)
Introduction:
PARIVAAR- NCPO, New Delhi conducted ‘Capacity Building and Leadership
Training’ Workshop from 11th to 13th Dec, 2015 for leaders of NGOs working in
the PwD sector in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The
workshop was conducted at National Institute of Cooperative Management located
at Gandhinagar.
Participants:
In all 66 participants (55 delegates and 11 resource persons) attended the
workshop. Most of them were young in age associated with PwIDD field and
leading grass root Parent Units/ NGOs. The participants included 25 from Gujarat,
15 from Madhya Pradesh and 12 from Rajasthan. Rest were from state of
Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha, Karnataka and Tripura (NE region).
Workshop Curriculum: A copy of workshop program is enclosed, as Appendix.
The curriculum of three days workshop was designed in a manner to provide
participants:
(a) Perspective on rights and entitlements of persons with disability.
(b) Administration of NGO/ DPO/ Parent organization.
(c) Human Resource Management and Organizational behavioural aspects.
(d) Resource mobilization and accounting system including FCRA
(e) Case study for leadership orientation.
Execution of the Workshop:
Resource Persons: Galaxy of resource persons were drawn from leaders of NGOs
with in-depth experience on the subject. Most sessions started with short
presentation by RPs followed by discussion. Each session had a panel of two
experts and in the end panellists shared their experiences as well.
Focus Areas: The workshop focused on building a managerial perspective among
the participants and encouraged participants to evolve their own thought process on
subjects concerning the management of NGO operations. It was interactive and
live examples based. RPs also touched upon the following aspects:

22. a) The speakers encouraged the participants to look at the aspects of disability
from various point of views; parents, community, government and NGOs
and drive ways to synergize a collaboration among all these stakeholders.
The employment and rehabilitation was discussed in terms of making PwDs
self-reliant and the organizations self-sustainable. The need was to find what
a PwD can do and what he likes to enjoy doing.
b) In the management orientation sessions the participants were provided
with a administrator view of regulatory compliances, financial review,
human resources management, FCRA management and organization
developments. These subjects provided a perspective of management of
NGOs and complying with statutory regulations. This was followed by in
depth sessions for apprising the participant on developing communication
with the community and individuals for mobilization of resources for
running the NGO. The prerequisite of organization capability in terms of
transparency, robustness and responsible for generating confidence among
the donors and funding agencies, was also highlighted.
c) The participants also worked on real life case studies based on NGOs’
experience. The case studies dealt with aspects of management, leadership,
crisis management, sustainability and strategic planning. There was very
active participation from both participants as well as resource persons. This
was followed by state leaders providing details of schemes and incentives
available for individual PwDs as well as NGOs.
d) The generation of resources for NGOs is a weak area. This was discussed
thread bare in a very inspiring two sessions spanning 4 hours. It boosted
participant's confidence for preparing their NGOs to dream big and grow.
Also provided was a fresh and simple road map for resource mobilization.
e) The general regulatory framework governing NGOs was explained in a
practical, uncomplicated and simple manner along with steps to go ahead.
The entire FCRA provisions were explained in a quiz form !
Course Material:
The course material consisting of workshop program, copy of presentations to be
made by resource persons, reading material and case studies authored by Resource
Persons, with each speaker’s profile for future references as well. This hand book
was provided to all participants and the RPs, in the beginning of program.

23. Feedback: During the Closing session representatives of various states/ NGOs
spoke highly about the workshop. Each one mentioned that it was unique learning
experience, full of knowledge sharing and igniting new thought process. They also
said that the workshop broadened their perspective of Disability, Generation of
resources and Management of their organization.
Conclusion:
The three day ‘Capacity Building Workshop and Leadership Training workshop’
met the required objective in toto in training the middle level managers on the
aspects of management of NGOs & DPOs. They received leadership inputs
coupled with experience to work on case studies based on live examples of NGOs.
Such capacity building workshop will enable building robust and competent NGOs
in PwD sector and in turn catalyse formation of right based regime in disability
sector.
25th ANNUAL ALL INDIA NATURE STUDY CUM ADVENTURE CAMP
FOR THE CHALLENGED CHILDREN & YOUTH
(17 TO 23 DECEMBER 2015)
Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation is a leading registered NGO
based in Siliguri, West Bengal. Over the years, Nature Study cum Adventure
Camp organized by environmental enthusiasts Mr.Animesh Basu &Mr.Shankar
Mazumdar and their fabulous team mates of HNAF has been the most anticipated
event. Camp is unique of its style in the country and it offers variety of challenges
to children with varied range of disabilities through camping activities. To the
disbelief of many, these children perform to their level best in overcoming these
challenges and go back to their places with full of self-confidence and motivation
to perform better in their day to day life. This year, camp site was in the lap of
pristine nature at Sundarey Village, Samsing Forests, District Darjeeling (West
Bengal) close to Sikkim. The campers with their escorts come from various
institutions from all over India giving the children an opportunity to interact with
their peers and develop an interest in nature and activities like trekking and
camping along with self-help skills.
Team from our organization left from Sikar & Nawalgarh, Rajasthan on December
15th
evening; boarded train from New Delhi on 16th
morning and reached the New
Jalpaigudi Railway station by 17th
evening. Since most of the children had never
been out of Rajasthan, even the journey was a new learning experience. The

24. journey through the busy streets of Delhi, long train journey and through the
meandering roads amidst the tea gardens of West Bengal provided the children a
unique experience to explore new culture and life styles.
On December 18th
, after the bus journey of three hours through hills along the
Teesta River, we reached the main campsite in the noon. It was beautiful and well
organized with 15 colorful pitched tents along with kitchen, dining hall, evening
assembly hall and toilet blocks erected. Ten of our special children along with two
special educators Mr Bansidhar Verma and Mr Pradeep Kumar were part of nearly
200 campers (children with all disabilities) across the region which was divided
into seven teams according to their age & abilities. Various activities were planned
for the campers with the intention of inculcating Confidence, instilling leadership
and companionship, promoting team spirit and learning life skills. On the first day
of camp, we were allotted tents for stay and food was provided. In the afternoon
after officially inauguration of the camp, the HNAF flag was hoisted. As this was
HNAF 25th
Glorious Year Celebration, dignitaries were invited from disability
sector including IICP Founder Mrs Ranu Banerjee, Mrs Kanchan Gaba, Mrs Renu
Seharia , Mr Rajendra Nath Rai from Kiran Society , Prof. Abhijit Karkun from
JNU & Mr Sudeep Goyal from AKJ. General meeting was conducted to explain
the plan for the days to come and children were made acclimatize to the camp site
and various facilities. Camp Caps and ID cards were provided to each of the child.
On the second day of the camp, a trekking event was organized for the children
where they were taken to a nearby mountain and then to a very beautiful rivulet.
The trek was through a forest and on the way many things were taught about the
various plants and animals found there. Also the importance of preserving the
forest was explained to the children. Once we reached the river, the children were
overwhelmed with joy and we made them cross the river through the water by
holding their hands. Also, the guides and escorts showed the children how to make
bridges of ropes and huts with bare minimum things found in the forest. By this
time it had been evening and camp fire was made. Students were taught to make
fire using dry wood and later on how to properly put off fire. After evening tea, the
students were taken back to the camp and a diary was provided to them in which
they had to write their experiences each day. After writing the reports, students
were involved in a variety of games and events of their choice and had a great
time. All Campers assembled in Evening Hall where they were made to interact
with each other to share their experience after which dinner was served post which
the students were counted and then taken back to their respective tents and thus
came an end to the eventful Day 2.

25. On Third day, after finishing morning activities and breakfast campers were taken
for a 5 Km hike and swimming in the river. The journey was long and tiring and
the way was very tough and narrow. Hence breaks were taken at regular intervals
ensuring that all kids were fine. Once we reached the river, separate places were
allotted for girls and boys, with separate staff for ensuring safety. All the children
particularly ours were really delighted. Post lunch, the children took rest, made
their journal entry and then went on to take part in various sports and activities
arranged for them. In the evening, a meeting was held in the evening hall where
students were asked to share their experiences along with cultural performances.
Post dinner, a special meeting was called for the teachers so that their suggestions
and concerns could be taken and follow up actions be implemented.
On the fourth day, much intensive training was scheduled for the students. After
daily morning PT and Yoga, all students were asked to assemble at the ground and
were provided training on various physical skills. The first training was on obstacle
clearance. Children were made to clear a big wall made of wood with pegs inserted
at many places for grip and foot rest. Most students were very enthusiastic in
participating in the activity and cleared the obstacle. After lunch, students were
taken on a jungle trekking. The trekking route was much tougher than the previous
days but the guides and staff helped the kids in trekking. Once the campers reached
the campsite inside jungle, the experts taught them about various adventurous
skills like making nets out of ropes and climbing on such nets. After that students
were taught how to make bridges from ropes and the children were trained in
crossing such bridges. In all the above training, adequate security measures like
hinges were ensured so that no child gets hurt or injured during the trainings. Once
the training sessions were over, children returned to the base camp, where they had
food and took rest. Later they were asked to fill in their journal after which they
engaged in their daily leisure and sport activities. In the evening, meeting was held
and every child was inspected for any sort of injury and ensured that everybody
was fine. Post dinner, the children were sent to their tents and discussions was
organized for teachers, guides and support staff to ensure plan for the next day.
On Fifth day of camping (22nd
December), after having breakfast, students were
taken to the jungle and taught how to erect tents. After that, many cultural events,
planned and organized by students were held. Students were asked to prepare a
drama for the awareness on the need for protection of environment. Children
participated in the drama with extreme interest and enjoyed watching their friends
performing. After that, students were taken to the river for swimming. Post the
swimming session, a campfire was made in the jungle and food was cooked and
served in the forest itself. By evening, the children returned to the base camp. In

26. the evening, various cultural events were held, which were started after the
ceremonious lighting of a big campfire. Some performed drama while some others
had prepared mono acts, and some others sang songs. The celebrations were over
by 9 PM after which dinner was served and then the students were sent to their
camps. Special meeting was held for the teachers and staff to record their feedback.
On 23rd
of December, we all woke. It was very evident that all students were very
sad as it was their last day in the camp. After breakfast, students were asked to
clean their respective tents and pack their bags. Once the students got ready and
packed the bags, a final assembly was held. There the Certificate of Attendance
was distributed to every camper and group photos were also clicked. After the
meeting food was served. Post lunch, the children boarded bus to Siligudi. Since
our train back home was on 24th
December, we had to stay there for a day in a
hotel. The rooms were very comfortable and children had a good experience
staying there enjoying proper bath and food after six days of tent life.
The next day after breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and went on a local tour
of the Siligudi city. We took them to the City Center Mall which was also a first
for all of them. We roamed in the mall for some time then we went on a trip on toy
train which the children enjoyed very much. Later we went to a local carnival. We
visited a lot of stalls and the children rode motorized toy cars. They had a lot of fun
there. By then, it was afternoon and we had to leave as it was almost time for our
train. We went back to hotel, had lunch and left for the station. On 24th
evening, we
bid good bye to West Bengal and reached Jaipur on 26th
early morning and finally
to Sikar/ Nawalgarh by 10 am. Then we dropped all children to their homes. They
were evidently very happy for the whole experience.
Opportunities like this rarely come across for a child with disability. Camp like
this, open new experiences and learning to these children. New friends were made,
new lessons learned and moreover they got a much needed opportunity to visit
lands faraway and understand and see the culture and way of life of the people
country side. Our objective to instill confidence and building character in children
was met. Asha Ka Jharna does hope to take children to more camps like this and
give them an opportunity to see the world beyond their closeted shells at homes.
Visit of Disability Network Organisation (18th
January)
Ms Fairlene Sozi (Country Program Manager) from CBM Network visited our two
schools to feel the pulse of Rajasthan disability scenario. She interacted with
children and team members; reviewed our programmatic documentation and had

27. an engaged discussions. She was thoroughly impressed by our services in this rural
area with minimal resources and offered her agency solidarity in particular
thematic interventions.
Science Exhibition Visit (20th
Januay)
Children at our Nawalgarh school visited science exhibition and display fair at
local college. Different scientific concepts were explained in easy to understand
live models which children understood quickly.
Victory for our Advocacy
AKJ had been lobbying intensively for quite some time about availability of
clinical psychologist at local Government hospital to enable intellectually
challenged ones get disability certificates. They were being referred to Jaipur
earlier and we protested at all forums including child commission. Our efforts
yielded results and finally one professional was deputed on bimonthly basis who
will screen and issue IQ certification on the basis of which disability certificates
are now being issued locally.
Group Marriage Registration (15th
Feb)
We motivated and got the registration forms filled for 15 hearing impaired youth of
marriageable age. They will be married off at Disabled Community Marriage
Function to be held at Jaipur.
State Level Sports Meet (15th
to 17th
March)
On the occasion of silver jubilee celebrations of Tapovan Special School, Sri
Ganganagar (Rajasthan), our team of 15 children participated in the three days
program there. In inter school sports competitions; they won many prizes in
different events. One day they explored the town and went around seeing different
attractions like park, temple and lake. Children really enjoyed their stay meeting
children across the state.
Excursion on World Down Syndrome Day (19 – 20 March)
On the eve of WDSD, 62 children and 11 staff members were taken to two days
excursion trip to Agroha (Hisar) in Haryana where they saw various scenic features
like Laxmi Temple, Simulated Cave, Animated depiction of Epic Ramayana, Pond

28. and natural surroundings. Next day, they were thrilled to visit Haryana’s largest
amusement and water park SPLASH. Full day of unlimited fun with multiple rides
& slides, water games accompanied with sumptuous lunch – It was simply one of
the life time opportunities for many of our children who had never ventured
outsides of their homes and experienced the outer world.
Festivals ,Occasions & Special Days Celebrations
AKJ celebrates / observes all major festivals, functions, occasions and special days
in the year wherein we also invite community members to motivate them.
Following are some of the noteworthy days in the reported period that were
celebrated with customary enthusiasm and vigor:
15th
May to 25th
June – Children Summer Vacations
18th July – Eid-Ul-Fitr Festival
(Children were told the importance of peace & harmony. Special meal was cooked.
New Cloths and Ration was distributed to few Muslim families of our children
here living in dire poverty)
15th August – Independence Day
(National flag hoisted with zeal and patriotism. Community citizens and parents
appreciated performances by the children)
29th August – Raksha Bandhan Festival
05th September – Sh Krishan Janamashtami
(All Children enjoyed Dahi Handi , Matki Phod and danced to their content)
17th September – Ganesh Chaturthi
(With child makeup as Lord Ganesha followed by Ladoo distribution)
25th September – Eid-Ul- Joha Festival
Navratri, Ravan Dahan, Deepawali and Christmas were celebrated with customary
enthusiasm and vigor. Municipal Committee Chairman and other social leaders
were present on 24th
December (X Mas Eve) where cake was cut and pastry /
chocolates distributed by the Santa Claus.