Delhi to host first ‘Slum Competition’ on October 10

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia would be the chief visitor on the occasion. (Consultant)

New Delhi:

In keeping with an announcement issued by the Delhi City Shelter Enchancment Board (DUSIB), the Delhi authorities will host the town’s first “Slum Competition” on the event of World Homeless Day on October 10.

He added that the pageant will witness week-long celebrations by DUSIB in direction of “sensitizing the general public about homelessness”.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia would be the chief visitor on the occasion.

Actions like medical camps, yoga, meditation courses, a particular drive on cleanliness, sanitation and tree plantation will likely be organized in all DUSIB shelters and Basti Vikas Kendras for every week.

Camps will even be organized in collaboration with the involved departments for issuance of Aadhar card and Voter ID card.

Garments, blankets, medicines and nutritious meals will likely be distributed among the many homeless folks throughout the programme.

“World Homeless Day is offering a chance to coach folks about homelessness points, for policy-makers to establish choices and measures that may be taken in collaborative methods for enchancment at particular person in addition to non-governmental ranges. state of affairs,” DUSIB stated.

Individually, Delhi’s first “Slum Competition” will even be organized on October 10 on the evening shelter complicated at Sarai Kale Khan.

“The occasion at Sarai Kale Khan will characteristic a wall of fame, puppet exhibits, skit exhibits, sports activities, dance, dwell music and movies on slums and homeless to acknowledge the academic achievements and abilities of slum dwellers,” the assertion stated. Screening will likely be concerned.”

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