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Time of India

Over 200 specially abled showcase talent at city-wide event

1 2 3 Pune: As many as 200 specially-abled students from over 10 schools across the city showcased their talents in an inclusive city-wide cultural event on Saturday. The vibrant talent showcase was conducted at the Annabhau Sathe Auditorium in Padmavati. The event 'YOUTH The Power to Change Organization', organized by an NGO, featured performances in dance, music, drama, and elocution, celebrating the abilities and individuality of each participant. The showcase was attended by Padma Shri awardee Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist swimmer, who praised the students' courage and confidence. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Speaking to the audience, he urged families and educators to support special students in pursuing paths that align with their passions, whether in education, the arts or professional fields, emphasising inclusion and encouragement over limitation. Eleven students were felicitated for their outstanding achievements. Among them was Shlok Chavir (25) specially abled artist who defied limitations through his passion for music. "I trained at Bal Kalyan Sanstha since 2017 in vocal music, table and harmonium, and passed Gandharva Mahavidyalaya exams in all three segments with first class. Initially, I was non-verbal, but my speech improved through music therapy under teacher Dattatray Bhave. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Premium 2 & 3 BHK Homes at Siddha Sky, Wadala Siddha Sky Learn More Undo Today, I perform across Maharashtra and Goa. In fact, audiences compliment me for my clarity in singing and knack for instruments," said Chavir. He is preparing to set a world record by attempting a 12-hour nonstop vocal performance. Chirag Relwani (15) specially-abled student from the pre-vocational Standard 1 at Apang Kalyankari Shikshan Sanstha, was felicitated with the late Sujata Natu Young Kathak Artist Award for his remarkable achievements in the arts. "I always participated in various school-level and interschool cultural programmes because I love to dance and perform on stage. I take my practice seriously and hope to be a professional dancer," said Relwani.