An inclusive arts festival marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at SMV Government Model Higher Secondary School here on Sunday.
Organised under the aegis of the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and the District Education Office, the programme sent across the message that everyone had special talents.
Significantly, the festival saw children with special needs and other students take part with equal enthusiasm.
Held without any trappings of the schools arts festival, the inclusive arts fete turned out to be a venue to display one’s talents and recognise the talents of others in an atmosphere of bonhomie.
At SMV School, Headmaster Jeevaraj delivered the presidential address.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president Suresh Kumar inaugurated the festival.
District Educational Officer Lalitha Kumari delivered the welcome address.
Besides Thiruvananthapuram education district, the inclusive arts festival was held in 40 other education districts across the State.
