Panchkula, Oct. 16 -- The District Child Welfare Council will organise an eight-day district-level Bal Mahotsav in Panchkula from October 21 to 28, featuring 49 categories of competitions for students from classes 1 to 12 in government and private schools, providing a platform for young talent to showcase creativity, artistic abilities and competitive skills.

The festival will be organised under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, with competitions scheduled at the Ancient Shiva Temple near Rehri Market in Sector 9 and Blue Bird High School in Sector 16.

District Child Welfare Officer Shivani Sood said students would compete in four age-appropriate groups to ensure fair participation. The first group will cover classes ...