Painting Competition in Government Schools – STRIVE (Sea Turtle Release Initiative for Vital Ecology) Initiative

Panchayat Union Middle School, Tharavaithoppu – 20.02.2026

15 students participated in the painting competition in this school. As the students from this school belong to the fishing community, and most of them dwell by the sea shores, they displayed a better awareness of the fishing culture which was apparent in their detailed drawing of boats and fishermen for their contest submission.

After the competition ended and prizes and participation awards were distributed, students from class 5 who had been observing requested pens for themselves too. In the spirit of encouragement and goodwill, pens were distributed to the entire class.