Hyderabad: As part of the Swathantra Bharatha Vajrotsavalu programme, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar today visited Sishu Vihar in the city and distributed fruits and sweets to the children. He said the government had taken up a special drive for the distribution of sweets and fruits in all orphanages, old age homes and other such places across the state today.
The objective of the programme is to bring smiles and happiness to those living in orphanages and old-age homes. The government has organised massive programmes like freedom run, mass singing of the National Anthem, and Screening of “Gandhi” movie throughout the state from the 8thof this month to inculcate the spirit of freedom among the people, he said.
The Chief Secretary went around Sishu Vihar and enquired about the facilities being provided to the inmates and children. He saw the nutri fresh garden set up on the campus. He also went around the rehabilitation centre for the differently abled children. Children in fancy dresses sang songs and performed dance numbers on the occasion.Later, the Chief Secretary also met the enjoined twins Veena-Vani and enquired about their well-being. Secretary Women and Child Welfare Dept Divya and other officials were present. (INN)