Vadodara: A memorable Diwali was celebrated with divyang children in Padra.

In Padra, the Ojas-Gujarat organization of the disabled celebrated Diwali with the differently-abled children. In this program organized by the organization, new clothes were distributed free of cost to the differently-abled and special children. At the same time, a special food festival was organized for the children and their families. The organization working for the overall development, economic, social and educational rehabilitation of the disabled people organized this Sneha Milan program on the eve of Prakash Parv Diwali and the children were made to buy new clothes of their choice and distributed them free of cost. The children were happy to receive the new clothes. In the night, a food festival was organized for the children and the family. Rajasthani pani puri, bhel, hot dhokla, chatako, papadi dough and everyone's favourite bhungla-potato were served in the dish. The children enjoyed a variety of dishes with the family. On this occasion, Shailesh Swamy, president of the institute, said that children with disabilities need equal opportunity, self-respect and affectionate encouragement more than pity or sympathy.

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