Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, July 10

Navchetna Child Welfare Committee organised a prize distribution programme for winners of a painting competition held last month on various social topics. On this occasion, Davinder Singh Lotey, Additional Director, gave away prizes to the winners of the competition, which included cash prize and trophies.

Committee president Sukhdhir Sekhon and chairman Paramjeet Singh Panesar said on the eve of World Child Labour Day last month, a painting competition was held in three categories and the first prize winners of all three categories, Raza Chugh, Bhawna Sharma and Manpreet Kaur, were awarded with cycles.

The second position holders, Yogita Sharma, Harveen Kaur and Aditya Kumar, were given a Rs-2,100 cheque each. Rashita Sharma, Gurleen Kaur and Sanchiya Narula stood third and were honoured with a Rs-1,100 cheque each. In the professional category, Davinder Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur were awarded with Rs 3,100 cash prize each. Sekhon said the Navchetna Committee would continue its efforts for child welfare and women empowerment.