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DIYA, Mumbai - Anushaktinagar conducted its third Mega Annual Baal Utkarsh programme on 21st October 2018, on the theme of “Swasth Sharir – Swachh Man.” (Snaps at bottom of report)

Anushakti Chapter of Team Divine India Youth Organisation (DIYA), Mumbai conducted its third Annual Baal Utkarsh programme on 21st October 2018, on the theme of “Swasth Sharir – Swachh Man.” Annual Baal Utkarsh is an intensive and high-effort based programme which is the culmination of year-long threads of Baal-sanskaar workshops that are designed to instill a positive and creative outlook in the young participants. Utkarsh implies “Rising Upwards” and this is the theme that DIYA volunteers work with when conducting the workshops.

Today's generation and their contribution over period of time mean life for future. Naturally investing in children today, molding them in their attitude, behavior, values, in their ideas and in their ideals - we can launch a more organized world tomorrow. When we say today's children are our future, we mean that we must strive now to mould the children to think correctly, judge rightly, decide properly, make right choices and have that will power to live up to those convictions.

It is confirmed that children who attend the Baal – sanskaar workshops are found to be more motivated, possess a healthy life-image that enables them to walk out against negative peer pressure, are positive social enablers at a very young age and are healthier in mind and intellect. Hence, the annual third Baal Utkarsh was planned on a mega scale that aptly showcased the talent of young minds through plays, speeches, meditation initiatives and many other innovative activities.

The third Baal Utkarsh was celebrated with the fervor of infectious joy and enthusiasm on 21 October 2018.

The day started at 7.20 am, with more than 200 children and their parents trooping in to report at the venue. DIYA Bhavna Joshi and team infused true light in the proceedings by lighting up Deepams amidst the invocation of Savita’s power and affirming Gurusatta’s subtle presence at this mega event. This was followed by a happy, laughing, invigorating Walkathon, aptly named Walk with Fun under the guidance of Shri O P Bisenji, Shri M. P Sharma ji and team. The Walkathon was flagged by Dr. Ajay Chaubey and Shri S. K Kaul, (former Head, TSD, BARC)

A few minutes past 8 AM, and all were at Mohana lawns. After a brief break, the kids were back together with the dynamic DIYA adepts of Pragya Yoga. The children demonstrated their flexibility and dexterity with Pragya Yoga. The Pragya Yoga session was handled by DIYA Sameer Bisen, Shri O. P Bisen ji, DIYA Vijay Patle and team. There were games too, organized by Shri Agrahari ji, Bisen ji and team. Soon it was 9.30, and a definite time to munch on something! The children had some healthy munchies and then a drawing Activity organized by Aparna Sharma and team. The morning was a warm up to the ensuing evening celebrations. Shri R S Agrahari, Mohi Kalra, Soumyadeep Mondal, Prasad Karkhanis, Rakesh Tiwari, Vivekanand Dube, Suchita Shetty, M P Sharmaji, P R Yadavji, S G Bhandarkarji, and Mahendra Surtiji, Smt. Aparna Sharma and Smt. Suman Sharma and many parents helped execute this event seamlessly.

The evening programme was a rich cultural show put up by the talented children of the Baal Sanskar shalas. The children in the age group of 6 years to 12 years had put in commendable efforts, post their school hours and daily activities. Now, they were all charged up to come on the stage and deliver their mettle. Shri D.K Shukla ji Executive Director Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Shri A. N Verma ji ,Shri S K Kaulji inaugurated the event by lighting up the Deepams.

This was followed by a soulful prayer by a choir of 18 young children. A welcome dance was performed by girls under the guidance of DIYA Deepti Shinde. Since the theme was of “Swasth Sharir – Swachh Man,” the children shared their care and concerns with sensitive skits on cleanliness, the importance of healthy eating and waste management .The children demonstrated their awareness about the current scenario with a TV style debate on deaddiction and later sent the audience in contemplative bliss by reciting the 18th chapter of Srimadbhagwatgita, espousing the yoga of liberation and renunciation.

DIYA Bal Sanskar Volunteer team (Jharna Taneja, Aparna Mittal, Shraddha Patle , Jyoti Tripathi , Nilu bisenji, Shruti wakankar, Dipti Shinde, Karuna didi, Madhura Bhandarkar, Varidhi Yadav and Aakash Agrahari, Pratibha Bhushan), Rekha Kaul, Anita Bhandarkar, Archana Sharma, Rina Chaudhary, A P Tiwariji were instrumental in weaving the magic of the event. Electronic and sicial Media responsibility was taken by DIYA team (Rahul tripathiji, Harshul Nayakji,Tarun Gadamshettyji, Santosh Chaudhari ji)

The children were issued certificates of participation towards the end of the programme.

The evening concluded with glowing collective birthday celebrations of all October born children. The shower of flowers and incantation of Gayatri amidst the lit Deepams has become an eternal memory for all present and those receptive hearts that experienced Yugrishi’s bliss and blessings enveloping all and everything!The evening wrapped up by prasadam by Vibha Singh didi.

This extremely successful mega event was an example of an ideal community endeavour. The collective energies of all participants and facilitators helped to bring more out more of mutual cohesiveness and the spirit of belongingness.

Team DIYA ( A promising youth movement of All World Gayatri Parivar, Of the Youth, By The Youth, FOR The Youth)

Report Prepared by Dr Swati Gupta and Team, CAG Team Mumbai