Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- The state-level National Inclusive Theatre Festival (NITF) 2026 commenced at Government Girls Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18 on Monday. Organised under the aegis of union ministry of education, the festival provides a unique platform for children with and without disabilities to express themselves through theatre, celebrate diversity, and promote equal participation. The inaugural event was attended by school education director Nitish Singla as chief guest. Around 400 students including children with special needs have participated in the four-day state-level festival, scheduled from Monday to Thursday. Five to seven teams will present their performances each day. A distinctive feature of the festival is that each participating team comprises a mix of children with and without special needs, fostering meaningful interaction, mutual understanding, and a sense of belonging. Nitish Singla congratulated the students and encouraged them to perform with confidence and enthusiasm....