KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today flagged off a contingent of 40 Children with Special Needs (CWSN) of district Kishtwar from the Mini Secretariat, New DC Office Complex for a one-day exposure visit and sports event to Gulabgarh, Sub-Division Paddar.
The programme has been organised by the School Education Department Kishtwar under the supervision of Chief Education Officer Sanjay Dogra, under the Inclusive Education component of Samagra Shiksha J&K district Kishtwar.
The initiative aims to provide children with special needs opportunities for participation, recreation, social interaction and holistic development. The contingent, comprising 40 students accompanied by their parents, is being led by District Nodal Officer (DNO) Sanjay Parihar. During the event at Gulabgarh, students will participate in various sporting activities and competitions, including Cricket, Carrom, Chess and Badminton.
The initiative reflects the commitment of the School Education Department Kishtwar towards promoting inclusive education and ensuring equal opportunities for children with special needs to participate in educational, recreational and extracurricular activities. The exposure visit is also expected to foster confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and social inclusion among the participating students.


