KALAKRITI: DIYA DECORATION WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY ENACTUS PANJAB UNIVERSITY
Panjab University (PU) Enactus team in collaboration with Samarth Jiyo, Sector 15, Chandigarh, a residential care facility for individuals with special needs, organized ‘Kalakriti: A Diya Decoration Workshop’ for the specially-abled children to celebrate Diwali, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team. The Enactus team has been celebrating Diwali at Samarth for many years, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy to these children.
Puneet Madan, a multifaceted maestro known for her achievements in art, education and social impact, served as the guiding force for the day, sharing her expertise and inspiring participants to unlock their artistic potential. Muskan Sihag, President of the Enactus team, remarked that witnessing the smiles on the faces of the specially-abled as they decorated diyas with the help of Enactus volunteers was incredibly rewarding.
Anjali Bhardwaj, Vice President of the team, emphasised that Kalakriti was not just about diya decoration but about breaking barriers and enabling specially-abled individuals to showcase their talent. Akshit Kumar, Technical Head of the Enactus team, affirmed their commitment to empowering every individual, regardless of ability.
The team distributed cloth-based sanitary napkins to the staff and residents of Samarth, highlighting their advantages over plastic-based options, said Grishi Takiyar, Marketing Head of the team. This donation drive was supported by Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana, added Sahil Jatt, also a Marketing Head.
Ms. Puja, General Secretary of Samarth and Meena Sharma, Hostle warden, commended the Enactus team for bringing joy to the children, emphasising that these activities enhance their self-worth. She thanked the team for creating such a meaningful experience, especially during the festive season. Anvesha Naskar, Project Head added that the event wrapped up with snacks and diya lighting for the Diwali celebrations.
