Kottayam: Hundreds of children took part in the All Kerala Balachithra Rachana contest conducted in the district Saturday.
The Balarama drawing and painting competition was held at 18 centers in the district. Students who notch the first, second and third prizes in each group in the state-level will get Rs 10,000; Rs 7,500 and Rs 5,000, respectively, along with certificates and medals. The state-level winners will be declared later.
Winners in each center will also get certificates and medals.
The event was organized by Balarama along with Odyssia classmates and YMCA.
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Children engrossed in painting during the All Kerala Balachithra Rachana contest conducted in Kottayam Saturday.