Fourth Jamshedpur Children’s Fair to focus on child psychology, development: Saryu Roy

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur: MLA of Jamshedpur West, Saryu Roy, announced that the Fourth Bal Mela 2025 will be held from November 14 to 20 at Bodhi Maidan, Garam Nala, Sakchi, with the goal of fostering creativity, confidence and teamwork among children.

Roy said the event was conceptualized in 2022 to help children recover from the psychological and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “After the pandemic, children’s mental health suffered due to isolation. The Bal Mela was started to help them regain self-confidence and social connection,” he said during a review meeting on preparations.

He also highlighted that November 20 marks World Children’s Day, emphasizing the importance of protecting children’s rights, education and health. “Despite many welfare schemes, Jharkhand still lags in child development. Malnutrition remains a serious issue,” Roy added, urging citizens to promote the event through social media.

Coordinator Manoj Singh said the mela aims to develop competitive and creative skills among students. Events such as art, athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, chess, yoga and essay and speech contests will be held for students from Classes 3 to 12, including special events for differently-abled and blind children. The mela will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with its inauguration on November 14 featuring traditional dance and a lighting ceremony.