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        Puppet shows are not just shows to entertain but to also educate and enable viewers grasp the finer aspects of life.

It was exactly with such a thought that a puppet show was organised by the teachers of the Nursery Department of Sindhi School, Kellys, for the differently abled children from various parts of the city.         The teachers attempted to bring life to the puppets through the show and the children were enthralled as the concepts of protection of nature and animal welfare were highlighted. Also, it stressed on showing respect to one's parents and elders.         The children were seen dancing to the lilting tunes which were playing in the background.

Puppets lined up for the show.

         Later on as a mark of solidarity and concern for these gifted children the students of the school distributed chocolates.

        According to Ojhas Mahapathra, a research scholar from the Department of Biotechnology of the Pondicherry Central University, such puppet shows go a long way to encourage the differently abled children to aspire for greater things in life.

        According to Brajesh, a motivational expert, belonging to Purasawalkam, said disabled children should be given full support to blossom into successful and vibrant citizens of the country. 'Many such children become frustrated due to the sympathetic approach of the mainstream society which deals with such anomalies as a curse rather than a physiological condition,' says Aniruddha, an upholstery store owner at Velachery.

        There were also voices from civil society to introduce such events in Corporation schools so as to sensitise them to the needs and aspirations of their differently abled brethren.

        'The government should introduce such programmes in government schools also as that would make a large chunk of students community involve themselves in such social welfare activities,' says Chamaraja Wodeyar, a dairy unit owner based in Yelahanka, Karnataka. Chamaraja was in Chennai on a business tour.