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UTSAV report

CMCA’s Annual Exhibition – “Utsav 2010”

CMCA Mumbai celebrated it’s 5th Annual exhibition “Utsav 2010” on Saturday, 23rd January 2010, at Balkan ji bari, Juhu.

The ATS Chief, Maharashtra, Mr. KP Raghuvanshi was our chief guest.

The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest with the lighting of the lamp followed by the hoisting of the CMCA Flag. CMCA’s “Action Heroes” were felicitated for their exemplary acts of active citizenship and they unfurled the 4th pillar of Democracy i.e. “Active Citizenship”.

The principals of the two pioneering schools, Utpal Shanghavi School and Villa Theresa High School who had welcomed CMCA in our very first year were also felicitated.

Trophies for the essay competition on “I Made a Difference” were given by our National Coordinator Ms. Vrunda Bhaskar.

The exhibition, put up by CMCA students and volunteers, was based on specific themes like Air, Water, Earth, Energy and Rights & Responsibilities. The exhibits and games helped spread the message of better practices in the conservation and management of these resources.

NGO’s involved in this field, also put up exhibits to make it a great learning experience for all.

The games, contests, prizes and food made it a fun-filled day for the children. Around 1500 students along with their teachers across the city from various schools attended Utsav 2010.

Poem about UTSAV by our volunteer

CMCA UTSAV 2010Was a pleasant morning and for once it was cool,
As walked in students school by school,
Stalls readied ...banners were up,
PPPs were practiced and games set up.
Festivities began, bang on time,
Food too was devoured line by line,
Charts read and lessons learnt.
Making it worthwhile for the mid night oil burnt,
In learning and fun the students engaged
Skits and songs and antakshari wars they waged,
Colorful stalls, green, yellow, orange and blue,
There was something for each child to do...
As the day wore on and the garbage piled in the bins...
Was warmed surrounded by so many active citizens
Innovative, educational..... fun galore,
Went home feeling satiated....couldn’t ask for more.

Anjali Bose
Zonal Coordinator, CMCA Mumbai