Mysuru:  Mahila and Makkala Dasara has been organised in city from Sept.30 to Oct. 2 featuring various programmes.

Disclosing this at a press meet at Sthree Shakthi Bhavan in Vijayanagar here on Friday, Mahila and Makkala Dasara Sub-Committee Deputy Special Officer Dr. Premkumar said that the programme would be launched by Minister for Women and Child Development Shashikala Jolle on Sept.30 in front of Mysore Palace. Several programmes will be held at JK Grounds and Jaganmohan Palace auditorium also.

Sept.30, 11 am: Expo of products by Sthree Shakthi Groups.

Oct.1, 10 am: Folk dance by women, 2 pm: Fashion show, group dance.

Oct.2, 11 am: Fancy dress and dance by Anganawadi children, 4 pm: Talking Doll Show (Ventriloquism) by Suma Rajkumar.

At JM Palace (for children)

Sept.30: Essay contest, extempore, drawing and cultural competition, quiz.

Oct.1, 2: Expo on cleanliness and recycling concept.

On the occasion, a woman and a child achiever will be felicitated. Buses will be arranged to bring children from rural areas for the programmes.