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

Panchayat Union Middle School, Rameswaram – 11.02.2026

It was special to conduct the painting competition in the school where Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam had studied.

A total of 22 students participated in the competition in this school. Judges observed strong artistic expression and technical skill among participants. The students mostly belonged to urban backgrounds and were largely unaware of the fishing culture and marine conservation. They were really interested in the information on the importance of sea turtles to the ocean ecology shared by KadalOsai FM 90.4 CR community radio station. Likely inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, most students here aspired to become scientists.

 The school administration was impressed with the organization and conduction of the painting competition. After the end of the event, the radio team who were leaving, were called back to the school and honored by being wrapped in shawls by the Headmistress which was a heartwarming and motivational moment for KadalOsai FM 90.4 CR.