Educate Children Living on Construction Sites

For most children, summer vacation is one of the most anticipated times of the year, of less work and more play! To celebrate, we organise ‘Khel Mahotsav’, a festival of play, along with ‘Shramadaan’ – voluntary services for the community, at all our centres in May. For children, it acts a respite from books and studying for a month. And at the same time, it enables development of multiple skills among children like sportsmanship, team work, societal awareness and civic responsibility. 

This year’s Khel Mahotsav began with preparing mascots for the festival, and the games quickly followed. Several indoor and outdoor games were organised by children and teachers, of which many became popular favourites at the centres! Team spirit quickly grew amongst the children—the competition was high, but so was the solidarity amongst them.

The onlooking parents soon had their own fun, as MMC organised icebreakers and games for all community members! They were grateful to share in the joy of play with their children. 

‘Shramadaan’ – voluntary services for the community, was celebrated, which brought children together in a different way—not to compete, but to change the world in their own ways. The environment was a key focus this year. Children learned about civic responsibility, conservation, and waste segregation. The importance of the latter they explained confidently to their parents at chai pani meetings (community meetings), creating wet and dry garbage bins and encouraging their use! Teachers and children also created banners and posters to rally their community.

Under this year’s theme of “Save Water,” children were also able to experiment with buoyancy, solubility, and filtration. Their curiosity and engagement never fails to impress us here at MMC, and it is for the excitement and joy we see in them that we do what we do.

Through Khel Mahotsav and Shramadaan, we ensure this sense of true childhood, fulfilling every child’s right to play and learn.