Panaji, August 19, 2014 …. The Deputy Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza inaugurated the Art and Craft work exhibition organized by Sanjay Centre for Special Education, Porvorim in collaboration with Kala Academy at the Foyer area of Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, today.
The art and craft work has been done by the Pre-vocational Section (Intellectual Disabled) children of the Sanjay School, Porvorim. The products such as garlands, flower out of papers, jewellery, paper bags, pen holder, greeting cards, key chain, hanging photo frames etc. are displayed in the exhibition which will remain open for public between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. till August 21, 2014.
Speaking on the occasion the Dy. Chief Minister Shri Francis D’Souza appreciated the art and craft items prepared by the disabled students of Sanjay School. He told the Teachers and Parents to encourage the budding disabled students to participate in art and craft events so as to enable them to develop their artistic talent. This he said would help them to build up their career in art and craft sector.
He complimented the teaching and non teaching staff of Sanjay Centre for Special Education for their dedicated services for the welfare of the students.
Shri Guruprasad Pawaskar, Chairman, Sanjay Centre for Special Education welcomed the gathering. Ms. Seema Shetgaonkar PTA member proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Jessica Daniel, Teacher compered the inaugural function.
Earlier, Shri Francis D’Souza and other dignataries went round the exhibition and evinced keen interest in the art and craft items.