Creativity and Empowerment

On Mahalaya Day 21st September 2025, the Rotary Club of Central Gardens Calcutta in partnership with the Inner Wheel Club of Kolkata West Gardens E-Club, organized a Sit-and-Draw competition for 60 children aged between 5 and 15 years at Shashtitala Barwari Temple at Narkeldanga, Kolkata. This project was to encourage children of that community to be creative and demonstrate their talents. It was also a drive towards RC branding and showcasing our club’s outreach and service. Shashtitala Barwari Durga Puja Committee displayed our Thalassemia banner for upcoming projects for the entire duration of Durga Puja festivities. 10 of the best artwork were given special prizes which included a school bag with drawing books, art materials and other stationery items. All the participants were also given pencil boxes with stationery items as a mark of appreciation and encouragement. The winners' artworks were on display with our Thalassemia Awareness posters during the entire Puja celebrations.