Jamshedpur Children’s Fair concludes on high note, five days see 25 K participants

Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Nov 24: The five-day Bal Mela (Children’s Fair) organized by Swarnarekha Area Development Trust at Sidhgora, concluded on Friday with a turnout of more than 25,000 participants. The fair aimed at keeping children away from substance abuse and promoting holistic development through traditional sports.

Jamshedpur East MLA Saryu Roy organized the Children’s Fair with a focus on the well-being of children. The Fair, was inaugurated on November 20 by sports personalities Madhukant Pathak and Bholanath Singh, both renowned figures in the world of sports. Both Pathak and Singh are not only popular at the state level but also enjoy international recognition in the field of sports.
One of the organizers said, “There was no political involvement in organizing Bal Mela unlike some other events that politicians or political parties organize with an eye on the vote bank. The fair, which boasted 45 stalls, stood out for its non-commercial and non-political nature. All the stalls were set up free of rentals. There was absolutely no political gimmickry involved. ”
MLA Saryu Roy declared the entire Fair as non-commercial. The stalls featured tools and educational materials to enhance knowledge, everyday life items, and demonstrations on the use of new technology.
The success of the fair could be gauged by the overwhelming participation of over 25,000 students from dozens of schools in and around Jamshedpur. Each day witnessed the distribution of numerous certificates and medals, with more than 70 sports events organized, including wrestling, kabaddi, taekwondo, three-legged race, quiz competitions, yoga and many others.
The Bal Mela organizers won the appreciation of participating children and their parents. No entry fee was charged from any participant in any competition. “The primary objective behind this event was to steer children away from vices like substance abuse and to foster their all-round development through traditional sports. “The successful execution of the Bal Mela over the past five days undoubtedly achieved its intended goals,” observed another member of the organizing committee.”

Kolhan Commissioner describes Bal Mela as ‘Unique and enchanting’

Jamshedpur, Nov 24: Kolhan Commissioner, Manoj Kumar lauded the Children’s Fair, describing it as unique, enchanting, and highly appealing. He emphasized that the five-day fair successfully blended cultural glimpses with discussions on the holistic development of children.

“Only Saryu Roy can create such a fusion of culture and modernity in a Fair. He has successfully achieved the objective of promoting all-round development for children under the Swarnarekha Area Development Trust’s guidance,” remarked Kumar.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of the five-day Children’s Fair held at the Children’s Park under the Swarnarekha Area Development Trust, Manoj Kumar praised the government’s contribution to the fair, expressing his satisfaction. He suggested, “It would be even more exciting and satisfying if traffic police set up stalls at the fair.”
The Kolhan Commissioner, Manoj Kumar proposed the inclusion of a stall in the Fair that would educate children on the good and bad touches. He highlighted the busy lifestyles of today’s parents, stating that they often lacked the time to instill values in their children. Kumar expressed joy at the recognition of senior athletes in the Fair, noting that these athletes would serve as role models for the children. He concluded by commending the visionary approach of MLA Saryu Roy.