Sanjay Kumar inaugurates Summer Fiesta 2024 at National Bal Bhavan
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary,
Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, today
inaugurated the month-long "Summer Fiesta 2024" at the National Bal
Bhavan, New Delhi. Summer Fiesta is a month-long camp comprising over 30 types
of different activities for children aged between 5 to 16 years. Vipin Kumar,
Additional Secretary (SS-II), Department of School Education & Literacy,
Ministry of Education and the Chairman of National Bal Bhavan, and senior
officials from the Ministry were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the enthusiastic gathering of children and
their parents, Shri Sanjay Kumar emphasized the significance of such
interactive and innovative programmes in nurturing young minds. He said that
along with academics, these types of extracurricular activities are equally
important for children to become successful in the future. Further, he exhorted
children to be curious and to explore things around them, which will help in
opening their minds.
Summer Fiesta 2024, which runs from 29th May to 28th June
2024, promises a myriad of engaging and innovative activities in the fields of
Creative and Performing Arts, Science, and more, ensuring that every child
finds something intriguing to explore and learn. During the Summer Fiesta,
special workshops and programs will be conducted weekly, including sessions on
Odissi dance, Yoga, Calligraphy, Music recitals, Games etc. These workshops are
designed to provide children with opportunities to develop and showcase their
skills and talents.
The event will also feature eminent artists and guests
who will participate in these special programmes, sharing their experiences and
delivering captivating performances to inspire the children. The initiative has
seen an overwhelming response, with over 2500 children already enrolled in the
various workshops and programs. To facilitate easy access for all participants,
transportation facilities all over Delhi have also been made available by the
National Bal Bhavan.
The National Bal Bhavan, an autonomous body under the
Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, was
established in 1956. It was founded with the vision of fostering learning
through thinking, imagination, creativity, and entertaining activities for
children.