Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: In a significant move toward inclusivity, children from slum areas will also participate in the upcoming Fourth Bal Mela in Jamshedpur. The decision was made during an important meeting chaired by Jamshedpur West MLA and Bal Mela Patron Saryu Rai on Sunday, which focused on reviewing preparations for the event. The meeting saw participation from several child welfare officials and sports trainers from various city schools.
The Fourth Bal Mela is scheduled to take place from November 14 to 20 at Bodhi Maidan, Garam Nala, Sakchi. The event is being jointly organized by the Swarnarekha Area Development Trust and Nature Foundation. Regular meetings are being conducted to ensure all arrangements are completed on time.
Committee member Manju Singh informed that this year, children living in slum settlements who are not enrolled in schools will also be included in the fair. This decision was taken on the recommendation of Child Commission member Sanjay Ji. Following this, Saryu Rai directed the Bal Mela Committee to ensure that such children are given priority in all competitions and activities.
Around 26 school sports trainers and teachers attended the meeting. They were briefed about their roles and responsibilities during the event. Many trainers also shared valuable suggestions, several of which were accepted on the spot. Detailed discussions were held regarding every event and sports competition.
Saryu Rai emphasized that all necessary steps should be taken to ensure maximum participation of children. It was also decided that, along with inviting students from every school, information about the Bal Mela will be widely disseminated through social media platforms to reach more children. The implementation of this plan has already begun.
The meeting was also attended by Bal Mela organizing committee convener Manoj Singh, Sudhir Singh, and a large number of committee members and social workers.
