Agartala Dec 24: Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the 5th ‘Sishu Mela’ (Fair for Children) cum Blood Donation Camp at Apanjan Club premises in capital city’s Bordowali area.
Applauding the initiative of the club authorities the chief minister said, “Such arrangements strengthen the cultural bond between the people”.
Dr Saha said, “At today’s age, children must not be limited to studies but the parents must keep the children engaged with various extra-curricular activities according to the interest of the children”.
“There are many children who at the initial age find great interest in activities such as singing, dancing, painting or sports of different kinds but are less interested in studies. The parents in such cases must not pressurize the children but put efforts to expertise their wards in the activities of their choice through which they can shine in future”, he added.
The chief minister also urged the parents to educate their children regarding moral values, current affairs, social and political do’s and don’ts that would affect their future.
Talking about the immense response of common people regarding blood donation, the chief minister said, “Voluntary blood donation is the noblest act of humanity that can save three lives by donating only one unit of blood”.
Praising the role of social organizations, NGOs, social clubs and political parties for coming forward in meeting up with the scarcity of blood in the state blood banks, the chief minister said, “More awareness must be raised among the netizens abouts several myths related to blood donation and inspire more donors”.
Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder among others remained present at the day’s program.
Around 20 people voluntarily donated blood on the occasion.