Nabarangpur,Oct 26 [UDN}: A district-level ‘MAHAK’ programme was organised at Nabarangpur College under the auspices of the District Child Protection Unit, Nabarangpur, with the objective of nurturing children’s inherent talents, encouraging creativity and enhancing their self-confidence. More than 200 children residing in six Child Care Institutions (CCIs) across the district enthusiastically participated in the event.
The programme was organised to provide children living in institutional care with a platform to showcase their abilities, explore their creative potential and develop their confidence through various cultural, educational and talent-based activities.
The inaugural ceremony commenced at 10 AM, with Nabarangpur Collector Smt. Madhumita attending as the chief guest and formally inaugurating the district-level MAHAK programme. During the concluding ceremony, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Shri Biswajit Chandra Barman attended as the chief guest and distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions.
Several distinguished officials and dignitaries attended the programme, including Nabarangpur Sub-Collector Shri Prakash Chandra Mishra, District Social Welfare Officer Smt. Tanushree Mishra, District Child Protection Officer Shri Suresh Kumar Patnaik, District Information and Public Relations Officer Shri Prahallad Khosla, and Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee Smt. Annapurna Patra. Other members of the Child Welfare Committee, including Smt. Anupama Mallik, Smt. Snehalata Patnaik, Shri Sanuj Kumar Patra and Shri Siddhartha Shankar Behera, were also present. The officiating faculty member of Nabarangpur College and Shri Ashok Patra attended the event.
A wide range of competitions was organised for the children, including speech, general knowledge, drawing, talent search, group dance and music. Participants enthusiastically demonstrated their knowledge, artistic abilities, creative expression and performance skills, making the event an engaging platform for learning, entertainment and personal development.
In the senior category of the group dance competition, Utkal Balashram, located at Sindhiguda, secured first place, showcasing the talent and coordination of its participants.
The programme played an important role in encouraging children to express themselves, discover their strengths and develop essential social values such as teamwork, mutual cooperation, brotherhood and healthy competition. It also provided an opportunity for children from different Child Care Institutions to interact with one another and build positive relationships in a supportive environment.
According to the District Child Protection Officer, the winners securing first place in their respective competitions will represent the district at the forthcoming state-level MAHAK programme. This will provide the selected participants with an opportunity to showcase their talents on a larger platform and compete with children from other districts across Odisha.
The successful organisation of the programme was made possible through the active involvement of officials and staff members of the District Child Protection Unit and other child welfare institutions. Those who contributed to the arrangements included District Child Protection Unit Judicial Officer Shri Kishore Martha, Institutional Care Protection Officer Smt. Kunimani Swain, Non-Institutional Care Protection Officer Shri Biswajit Nayak, Data Analyst Shri Kishan Patnaik, Accountant Shri Mahendra Chalan, Social Worker Shri Samarendra Parida, Counsellor Shri Lingaraj Mirgan and Outreach Worker Shri Mohan Mali.
Child Welfare Committee Data Operator Shri Santosh Kumar Jena and Childline Case Worker Shri Chaturbhuj Nayak also extended their support. Employees of the participating Child Care Institutions actively contributed to the smooth conduct of the event.
At the conclusion of the programme, District Child Protection Unit Judicial Officer Shri Kishore Martha delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, officials, participating children and supporting staff who helped make the district-level MAHAK programme a success.
The event highlighted the commitment of the Nabarangpur district administration and the District Child Protection Unit towards promoting the holistic development of children living in institutional care by providing them with opportunities for creative expression, confidence-building and participation in cultural and educational activities.
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