KOLKATA: On the occasion of Children’s Day, Kolkata Police in association with an NGO — Trisys Foundation — launched a unique initiative, ‘Chalo Kheli’ (Let’s Play) by gifting toys to underprivileged children.
From skipping rope, toy car and doll to tennis ball, football, children’s guitar and cricket bat, the children got options to choose their favourite toys. “The programme was launched with the objective to empower the children and bring smiles on their faces with toys after a challenging period in their lives,” said Soumen Mitra, the commissioner of Kolkata Police.
The programme was first launched on Sun Yat Sen Street off Lalbazar and the results were so encouraging that within two days, the group extended it to Durga Charan Mitra Street, Girish Park, Topsia, Bagbazar and Tallah Park.
“We believe that getting a toy is the right of every child as it facilitates his or her mental development. The programme will be extended to other parts of the city in the coming weeks,” added Mitra.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/chalo-kheli-brings-cheer-to-children-of-a-lesser-god/articleshow/87724252.cms
