Chandigarh, Aug. 4 -- The Children's Film Festival - 'Cinematic lens: learning through light, sound, action (Bal Film Mahotsav) commenced on Monday at Delhi Public School Chandigarh, with an inspiring inaugural ceremony, celebrating the power of cinema as a meaningful medium for learning, creativity and character building. Organised by Chandigarh citizens foundation (CCF) and society for the promotion of Indian classical music and culture amongst youth (SPIC MACAY), in collaboration with Delhi Public School Chandigarh and Dass and Brown Experiential Learning School, Panchkula, the four-day festival aims to use the transformative potential of films as a pedagogical tool in alignment with the vision of national education policy (NEP) 2020. It will cater to over 8500 children from government and private schools. Prerna Puri, education secretary, Chandigarh administration, attended the inaugural as the chief guest. Additional director CCF, Chaddha, members CCF Ambuj, Kavita Das, Nandita and Jasmeet were also present. The welcome address by the convenor of the Bal Film Mahotsav, Reema Dewan (director, DPS Chandigarh and Mohali) highlighted how meaningful cinema nurtures empathy, critical thinking, cultural appreciation and values among young learners. The festival aims to encourage students to view films not merely as entertainment, but as powerful tools for reflection, dialogue and lifelong learning. The festival will continue till August 6....