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| International deaf weak celebrated in Jammu | | |  early times report
Jammu, Sept 23: As a part of International Deaf weak 2013, Nirvana Academy, a registered Cultural Club, Disabled care Foundation, Voice For Rights and Mindscape Educational and Environmental Trust collaborated with J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra Jammu to celebrate world deaf day in the premises of the school with the theme "Equality for Deaf People".
The event marked the beginning with the painting competition by the school children. As many as 40 children participated in the competition crafting their creativity on the canvas in a colourful and expressive manner. Bushan Kesar an eminent painter of national repute adjudged the painting competition.
The painting competition was followed by the cultural programme presented by the deaf and dumb children who were specially trained and choreographed by Paramjeet Kour Pammy of Nirvana Academy. Kids presented cultural heritage of the state in the songs featuring Thare Thuda paeyaa, Tunde Jammua de and Shiv Tandav by Vikash.
The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is observed annually during the last full week of September. The purpose of IWD is to draw the attention of politicians, authorities and the general public to the achievements of Deaf people and the concerns of the Deaf community. They are encouraged to carry out information campaigns about their work, and to publicise their demands and requests. This week also increases solidarity among deaf people and their supporters, and is used as a time to stimulate greater efforts to promote the rights of Deaf people throughout the world.
Sammer Bharti (IFS) who was the chief guest on the occasion, entrusted upon to encourage these children for participation in more such events.
Eminent who spoke on the occasion include Rohan Lal Bhan Prinicipal of the school, Umesh Sharma Chairman Disabled Care Foundation, Deepika Singh Chairperson Voice for Rights, Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana academy and Rajesh Gupta Secretary Mindscape Educational and Environmental trust. |
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