In a meaningful grassroots initiative, NMDC Limited has launched Summer Camps across 17 villages in Dantewada district, bringing learning, creativity, and joy to tribal children during their summer vacations. The camps, running from May 20 to June 15, 2026, are set to benefit around 1,700 children.
Designed to promote experiential learning and holistic development, the initiative is already witnessing enthusiastic participation. Currently, each village camp records a daily attendance of 30 to 40 children, with ongoing mobilisation efforts aimed at increasing participation further.
Children spend three to four engaging hours every day immersed in a mix of educational and recreational activities. From reading sessions and craftwork to music workshops, the camps provide a creative platform for expression. These sessions are followed by energetic outdoor games such as frisbee, kabaddi, and kho-kho, fostering teamwork and physical fitness. The day concludes with the distribution of healthy refreshments, ensuring both learning and well-being.
The camps are being implemented in collaboration with WOSCA, an organisation dedicated to education and community development. Together, they are creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for children in the Bastar region.
In areas where access to structured creative learning opportunities remains limited, NMDC’s initiative is bridging a critical gap. By nurturing creativity, confidence, and social skills at the grassroots level, the program is helping children from underserved communities grow into self-assured individuals.
The initiative is also witnessing growing community engagement, with positive response from parents, local stakeholders, and village communities. As the camps expand in the coming weeks, NMDC continues to encourage greater participation to make this a vibrant and enriching summer for the children of Dantewada.
