Merlin I Am Kolkata , the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Merlin Group, one of the real estate conglomerates has celebrated Children’s Day today with the children of Pathchala , a non profit organization working for the welfare of poor children in Kalighat.
At a fun filled event, Shri Saket Mohta, Managing Director, Merlin Group and founder of Merlin I Am Kolkata presented educational stationeries to the children of Pathchala and Rukmini Paul, President of Pathchala. Shri Soumitra Ray, founder of Bangla Band Bhoomi and an ace singer graced the occasion as the chief guest. Shri Prasun Bhowmic Hon’ble member of West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights graced the occasion as the guest of honor.
The celebration witnessed activities like drawing contest and an educational quiz among the children. Children also presented dance recitals. Magician Kaushik Biswas enthralled the children and audience with his magic show.
“Children are the future of our nation . They need to be nurtured in a positive way with proper education and moral values. We at Merlin group strive to bring some meaningful changes in the lives of less privileged children. I hope today’s fun filled event has brought cheer to the little faces. We are associated with Pathchala and trying to help in a humble way in the field of education. We hope to work together in future to enable these children become self reliant”, said Shri Saket Mohta, MD, Merlin Group and Founder Merlin I Am Kolkata.
“We at Pathchala try to mainstream the children with the formal education system .We strongly believe in facilitating a holistic growth for the children that would make them honest self reliant citizens in future. We are grateful to Merlin Group for supporting us in reaching our desired goals to provide an inclusive education to the poor children of daily wage earners. Pathchala…where children come for love care and dignity.” said Smt Rukmini Paul, President of Pathchala.
“Merlin I am Kolkata—a CSR initiative of Merlin Group has been working for the betterment of environment, sustainability , education and skill development. He also got recognition from The Millennium Post. Merlin I Am Kolkata was engaged in waste management initiatives and cycling championship that was endorsed by the United Nations Sustainability goal mission. Its founder Shri Saket Mohta has won laurels like The Times Philanthropy Honours for the work on sustainability .
