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Children’s festival “Mahak” begins in Odisha with 500 young participants

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) Over 500 children from across Odisha are showcasing their talents in solo singing, group dance, debate, painting, and quiz competitions at the state-level children’s festival Mahak, which was inaugurated on Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium.
The five-day event is organized by the Departments of Women and Child Development (WCD), Mission Shakti, and the Odisha State Child Protection Society.
The festival celebrates Odisha’s commitment to providing every child with a platform to shine.
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