Visakhapatnam :

Kick starting the Navy Day celebrations on Sunday, the Eastern naval Command organized Pratibimb ’13, a painting competition for children from various schools in the city, at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here.

Nearly 1,400 children from various government and private schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, across the city participated in the event which saw the naval community joining hands with the civilians.

The competition, which was held for children, was divided into three different categories – sub-junior, junior and senior groups. The topics for drawing were informed to the sub-junior group comprised Sail Boat at Sea, Visit to Diwali Mela while the junior and senior groups were given topics such as Vizag Port, Fishing Harbour, Coast and Life under Sea, Wildlife Protection, Indian Navy, Maritime Security, Navy Day Celebration on RK Beach among others. The winners will be announced and awarded on November 20 onboard a Naval Ship during the Day at Sea programme.

source: http://www.articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Visakhapatnam> Indian Navy / TNN / November 11th, 2013