Nukkad Natak “Nanhi Kali Ki Muskan” on Child Labour Spreads Awareness at Rose Festival, Chandigarh
Chandigarh | 21 February 2026
A powerful street play (Nukkad Natak) titled “Nanhi Kali Ki Muskan”, focusing on the social evil of child labour and protection of child rights, was performed today at Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh, during the ongoing Rose Festival. The performance was presented by the members of Bal Sarthi Club, SD College, Chandigarh.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Sh. Arun Kumar Aggarwal, Member Secretary, State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), Chandigarh (Sector 9); Sh. Sunil Kumar, CJM-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandigarh (Sector 43); and Dr. Terminder Kaur, Head of Bal Sarthi Club. The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of the students in spreading social and legal awareness through creative and impactful street theatre.
The Nukkad Natak sensitized the general public about the menace of child labour, the importance of child protection laws, the right to education, prevention of child exploitation, and the legal remedies available to children in distress. The performance evoked strong emotional responses from the audience and received wide appreciation from families, youth and visitors present at the festival.
To further strengthen legal outreach, a Legal Awareness Stall has been installed at the Rose Festival, Sector 16, Chandigarh, for three consecutive days, where citizens can avail:
• Free legal advice
• Information about free legal aid services
• Guidance on women and child protection laws
• Awareness about rights of children and victims of abuse
• Assistance regarding legal remedies, complaints, and dispute resolution mechanisms
The Legal Services Authorities reiterated their commitment to bringing legal awareness to public spaces and ensuring that justice is accessible to all sections of society, particularly children, women and marginalized communities.
This initiative is part of the continuous efforts of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), SLSA and DLSA Chandigarh to promote legal literacy, access to justice and community participation, while encouraging youth involvement in social reform and public welfare activities.
The general public was encouraged to visit the legal awareness stall, interact with legal aid and para-legal volunteers, and make use of the free services provided in the larger interest of justice and social welfare.
