Archive · 8 Sep 2026
NIEPID Students Win Dance, Music Honours In Kharghar
Students from NIEPID Navi Mumbai took part in dance and music competitions in Kharghar.
They competed against students from seven other special schools.
The NIEPID students won first place in both categories.
Thirty-two students participated from the institute.
Special educator Smita Nilkanth helped prepare the dance team for nearly a month.
Music teacher Meena Dasmohapatra guided the students for the music competition.
Their training was adjusted to match each student’s abilities.
The institute said the success came from the students, teachers, parents and wider team working together.
The officer in charge praised the students and wished them success in the future.
NIEPID Regional Centre Navi Mumbai won first place in both dance and music categories.
The district-level competition was organised by Inner Wheel Club Kharghar.
Eight special schools from the Navi Mumbai region participated in the event.
A total of 32 NIEPID students competed across the two categories.
Special educator Smita Nilkanth and music teacher Meena Dasmohapatra prepared the students with tailored guidance and regular practice.
- Who
- Thirty-two students from the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Regional Centre Navi Mumbai participated and won.
- What
- The students secured first place in district-level dance and music competitions.
- Where
- Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- The event was held to provide a competition for students from special schools; NIEPID attributed its success to preparation, practice, encouragement and support from students, teachers and parents.
- Organiser
- Inner Wheel Club Kharghar
- Participating schools
- Eight special schools from the Navi Mumbai region
- NIEPID participants
- 32 students
- Results
- First place in both dance and music categories
- Dance preparation
- Special educator Smita Nilkanth prepared the students for nearly a month.
- Music preparation
- Music teacher Meena Dasmohapatra provided regular practice and guidance.
- Institution official
- Dr Ravi Prakash Singh, officer in-charge of NIEPID RC NM Navi Mumbai