Panaji, October 2025: Over 275 specially-abled students from across Goa came together to showcase their creativity and talent at a drawing competition organised by the Disha Charitable Trust, in collaboration with Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar.
Now in its 24th edition, this annual event is dedicated to encouraging specially-abled children to express themselves through art while promoting inclusion and understanding in society.
Students from 30 special schools across the state participated in six different categories, each reflecting unique talent, creativity, and imagination.
Speaking about the initiative, Sandhya Kalokhe, Secretary of Disha Charitable Trust, shared:
“Over the years, we’ve realised that these children have creativity, abilities, and dreams just like anyone else. Our aim is to showcase their talents and create empathy, not sympathy.”
Following the drawing competition, the children also took part in a dance activity, filling the venue with joy and energy. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, graced by Parind Nachinolkar, Managing Director of Priority Constructions, who served as the chief guest.
Each winner received a certificate and trophy for their exceptional work.
🏆 Winners included:
- KR Adidev – SFAL, Panaji
- Dikshit Gawade – Keshav Seva Sadhana School, Valpoi
- Jubal Peixoto – Chetna School, Curchorem
- Seema Kalangutkar – SFAL, Panaji
- Ramnath Bhandari – Peace Heaven Convent School, Caranzalem
- Shivani Chari – Lokvishwas Pratishthan Special School, Mollem
The event once again proved that art knows no barriers and that initiatives like these help create an inclusive, compassionate Goa where every child’s talent shines bright. 🌈
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