Special Education Department Punjab Celebrates Creativity and Inclusivity at Live Design Competition and Art Exhibition along with Prize Distribution Ceremony. The prize distribution ceremony of the live Design Competition, themed "Creativity within Diversity," was held today on 11-07-2025, celebrating the exceptional visual art skills of special students and typical students from across Punjab.
Key Highlights of the Event:
1. The event featured original bus logo designs created by students across Punjab for the transportation of special students, promoting a welcoming and joyful journey.
2. A logo design for the 1st State-of-the- art Punjab Autism School and Resource Centre, a flagship project of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was showcased, aiming to create a sensory- friendly and inclusive visual identity.
3. Students from leading institutes, including National College of Arts, University of Punjab Art & design department, Punjab College, Lahore, University of Management and Technology, LACAS, The Crescent Model School, Hamza Foundation Academy and many Govt. special education institutions across Punjab, participated to showcase their talent and creativity.
4. Special persons from over 13 districts of Punjab participated and students from Govt. degree college of Special Education, Bahawalpur and Lahore secured first two positions, two students from Govt girls higher secondary school of special education Gujrat secured two positions in the competition.
5. The designs showcased care, creativity, and compassion, promoting a soft image of disability in society and highlighting the importance of inclusivity.
6. Designs were evaluated by three highly distinguished experts from the Art and Design world, *professor Sumera Jawad, professor Sarosh Tariq and Assistant professor Atif Khan.
7. Winners of the competition were awarded with cash prizes and certificates.
8. This event is an initiative of Secretary Special Education Muhammad Khan Ranjha, aligning with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and marks a significant step towards building an inclusive society.
9. The event brought together students from general and special populations, promoting artistic expression and skills in an inclusive setting.
10. Secretary Special Education Mr. Muhammad Khan Ranjha, deserves appreciation for his visionary initiative to bring students from general and special populations together, promoting artistic expression and skills in an inclusive setting.
11. Special Thanks to Tauqeer Haider Kazmi, Executive Director, Lahore Art Council, Alhamra, Shoaib Khan Jadoon, Director General Special Education, Ghulam Murtaza, Director Admin, Zahid Majeed, Director Planning, Jamal Abdun Nafay, Director Admin, Kamran Iftikhar loene, Education Specialist, UNICEF, Hajra Mahmmod, Curator Art Gallery , Dr. Asma Naheed. And Dr. Khaula Munawar Minhas, Deputy Director Curriculum for organizing and making this event successful with their support and presence.