3 teachers from Khatima represented Uttarakhand at the ULLAS Mela organised at Bal Bhavan, Delhi, during an International Literacy Day programme. Their participation brought the Udham Singh Nagar town into a national event focused on literacy and learning initiatives.
The gathering included participants from 28 states and 8 Union territories. Exhibitions at stalls presented teaching resources and activities connected with literacy programmes from different parts of India.
Khatima group performs Uttarakhand song
Naveen Pokhariya, Raghuvar Bhatia and Kailash Chandra Singh travelled from Khatima as part of Uttarakhand’s 7-member group. The delegation also included Jeevan Negi and Meenakshi Pathak from Rudrapur, along with Namita Pant from Kashipur and Suman Dumka from Rudrapur.
The group presented the ULLAS song, “Desh Mein Chamki Gyo Uttarakhand, Poorn Sakshar Bani Gyo Uttarakhand”. The performance portrayed Uttarakhand’s literacy progress and formed part of the cultural presentation at the national gathering.
Pokhariya, Bhatia and Singh are teachers. Their representation from Khatima gave the town a direct role in presenting Uttarakhand’s literacy-related work at the event.
National platform for literacy activities
The fair brought together displays and performances linked to literacy and education. Its participants reflected the geographical diversity of India, while the stalls offered visitors an overview of activities being conducted under literacy initiatives.
For Uttarakhand, the Khatima teachers’ performance provided a platform to present the state’s message through music. The delegation’s participation also connected local educational efforts in Udham Singh Nagar with a national-level programme.
Conclusion
The ULLAS Mela appearance placed 3 Khatima teachers at a national literacy event, where they represented Uttarakhand through a song highlighting the state’s literacy campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the ULLAS Mela held?
The event was held at Bal Bhavan in Delhi.
Q. Why was the programme organised?
It was organised on the occasion of International Literacy Day and focused on literacy and teaching activities.
Q. How many states and Union territories took part?
Participants came from 28 states and 8 Union territories.
Q. Who represented Uttarakhand from Khatima?
Naveen Pokhariya, Raghuvar Bhatia and Kailash Chandra Singh represented Uttarakhand from Khatima.
Q. What did the Uttarakhand group perform?
The group performed the ULLAS song, “Desh Mein Chamki Gyo Uttarakhand, Poorn Sakshar Bani Gyo Uttarakhand”.
Q. Who else was included in Uttarakhand’s delegation?
The delegation included Jeevan Negi, Namita Pant, Meenakshi Pathak and Suman Dumka, along with the 3 Khatima teachers.
