India, Sept. 22 -- Smile Train, the world's largest cleft-focused organization, proudly hosted Cleft Con India 2025, the fourth edition of India's only annual community gathering for cleft-affected individuals and their families. Hosted at the Taj City Centre New Town, Kolkata, this year's theme 'Every Smile Belongs' celebrated the unique journey of cleft-affected individuals.

One in 700 babies in India is born with a cleft, a facial difference that can cause significant challenges eating, speaking, hearing, and breathing. Facial differences often have devastating consequences on a person's self-esteem and confidence. However, with timely cleft treatment and community support, cleft-affected individuals can have endless opportunities to ...