Remarkable activities & Achievements:

Training : Central Kachi-Kanchar Mela provides regular training to children in selected co-curricular activities, including painting, music, dance, recitation, presentation, debate, computer etc. Occasional training programs are also arranged for physical exercise and games. Child members earned many prizes and recognition in national and international competitions. Since 1963, they earned many gold, silver medals and commendation in Shankar International Drawing Competition. Child-members participated in art competitions in Tokyo, London, Seoul and Ankara. In addition to regular training, intensive workshops are arranged for advanced trances. These workshops are led by eminent trainers of the country.  

Performance and presentation:  After learning in the regular training courses, learners are given opportunity to present their performance before the audience. Learners present songs, dance and recitations at cultural events. It adds to their self-confidence. Cultural events are managed and conducted by child-members, facilitating development of leadership qualities. Occasionally, special training courses are arranged for children’s drama. Children staged drama on different occasions. Mela participated in many drama competitions and eanned appreciation. Mela secured first place in Agrain Bank Children’s Competition.

Child-Rights:  Child-members of Kachi-Kanchar Mela learn about child-rights as declared by United Nations. Mela undertakes awareness building program for other children. In collaboration with Noreigian Children Musium, Kachi-Kanchar Mela conducted a three-week long child-rights exhibition, which attracted thousands of children and adult visitors. Mela also staged drama and arranged discussions on child rights.

Children’s Library:  Central Kachi-Kanchar Mela has developed a children’s library named ‘Kakoli Pathagar’. It is open to all child members and school students. They use it regularly for reading and recreation. Quarterly ‘book-reading’ and story-telling’ competitions are held among children. Besides, monthly get-together is held to present children’s own writings and recitations.

Games & Sports :  Physical exercise training is given to children during winter. Exercises include Brotochari and playing with sticks. Besides, children’s cricket tournament is arranged every year. Occasionally visit to historic places is arranged. Annual picnic is also arranged.