Mysuru: Children’s Day is celebrated across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Mysuru Zoo and Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) celebrated the 137th birth anniversary of Nehru by giving free entry to thousands of children from various schools across the city and surrounding rural areas.

School children enjoyed their day out at the Zoo on seeing their favourite animals and birds along with their friends. They playfully interacted with each other and carefully avoided entering the restricted areas. Entry for Primary School children was free while Middle, High School and other children were given discounts. Several students from Keralam were also seen at the Zoo.

There was a huge gathering of children in Dasara Exhibition premises, entry for whom was free from 10 am to 3 pm. The expo, which usually opens at 3 pm on other days, opened at 10 am on account of Children’s Day.

KEA Chairman Ayub Khan and team distributed 2,000 oranges, bananas, mosambi, chocolates and biscuits to children who visited the expo. In addition, the KEA also provided rice bath, kesari bath and curd rice to kids.

Hundreds of children from rural areas had a wonderful time in Dasara Exhibition. Children were also given 50% discounts in rates on select games at the Amusement Park. 

In another programme titled ‘Tribal and Folk Culture Through Stories,’ organised by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Southern Regional Centre, Mysuru, at its premises on Irwin Road, several school children participated in the story-telling session.