Jaipur: The “Innocence” program was successfully organized today at JECRC Foundation by the college’s Social Responsibility Club, Zarurat. The club has been consistently working toward educating underprivileged and marginalized children between the ages of 5 and 13. Through its initiatives, JECRC Abhyuday has impacted over 1 million lives. “Innocence” has been celebrated for the past 14 years and remains committed to bringing positive change to society.
The event featured three creative workshops for children:
Pipe Cleaner Flowers: Children created colorful flowers using pipe cleaners, enhancing their creativity, motor skills, and imagination.
Paper Printing Techniques: Participants learned various printing techniques on paper, experimenting with colors and patterns to design unique artworks.
Pottery Workshop: Children explored clay modeling, developing patience, concentration, and artistic skills.
These workshops encouraged creativity, confidence, and skill development among the children. During the program, second-year student Piyush Devra recited a heartfelt poem in honor of Tanu Jain, which was widely appreciated.
Former civil servant Tanu Jain, a renowned motivational speaker, life-skills mentor, and youth guide, addressed the gathering. She emphasized that success is not defined by position or degrees, but by values and responsibility. She highlighted that compassion and selflessness distinguish human beings from other species. She shared three guiding principles with students: always speak the truth, respect everyone, and use mobile phones in a limited and positive manner.
Padma Shri awardee Prem Singh Ji, a dedicated social worker and motivational speaker, also delivered an inspiring address. He spoke about poverty and disease as the greatest challenges facing society and emphasized that education is the key to overcoming them. He has worked toward the rehabilitation of more than 13,000 leprosy patients and played a significant role in improving several of the 97 lodges built for them at the government level. He described “Innocence, Surprise, and Miracle” as three essential emotions of life and stated that those who work for society are remembered forever.
Child rights activist Dr. Kirti Bharti from Jodhpur also motivated the audience. She has successfully stopped 53 child marriages and intervened in over 2,200 cases in time. Additionally, she has administered anti-child marriage pledges to more than 20,000 people. At the age of 12, she changed her surname to “Bharti,” meaning “Daughter of India.” Her name is recorded in the Limca Book of Records.
The program concluded with the distribution of goodies in front of the art backdrop. “Innocence” instilled confidence, discipline, and positive thinking in children. The initiative by the Zarurat Club stands as an inspiring example of providing equal educational opportunities through awareness, guidance, and encouragement, contributing to the development of responsible and compassionate citizens.
“Innocence” marks the beginning of Renaissance, which is organized annually afterward. This year, Bismil will be the main attraction at Renaissance, along with art exhibitions and creative showcases at the Rajasthan Pavilion.