LUCKNOW, June 25 -- : For the first time, children with autism performed during the cultural programme organised after the month-long summer workshops at the Kalamandapam auditorium of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya on Wednesday. Kathak exponent Prof Purnima Pandey was the chief guest.

Vice-chancellor prof Mandvi Singh said conventional educational institutions often hesitate to train children with autism alongside mainstream students. She said Bhatkhande remains committed to integrating such children into the mainstream through art and culture.

"This event is a crucial milestone in the university's centenary celebrations, and the primary objective of providing a dedicated platform to these special children is to help them carve o...