In collaboration with various organizations, ECHO organized BALA MELA – 2023, a one-day event at Gandhi Maidan, Madikeri, on November 25, 2023. The initiative aimed to provide deprived children from Kodagu district with a platform to showcase their talents and enjoy a day of fun and frolic. The event included enjoyable games, activities, and a cultural program, with the participation of 200 children. Honourable Sri Naganna Gowda, Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Child Right Protection, inaugurated the program in the presence of senior officers from the District Administration. The event fostered the sharing of thoughts, dreams, and ideas among the children, creating a memorable experience.