###U.S. Graphic Designer Rachna Damani Inspects Varda School, Encourages Rural Talent

Udaipur, Rachna Laddha Damani, a graphic designer residing in Washington D.C., USA, and originally from Udaipur, inspected the Government Higher Secondary School in Varda on Tuesday. During her visit, she interacted with the students, encouraging them to pursue careers in graphic design.

The special session was organized under the banner of Kashti Foundation, dedicated to education, art, and cultural preservation. The foundation's head, Shraddha Murdia, presided over the event.

In her address, Rachna Damani emphasized that rural children possess hidden artistic skills and need encouragement through interactions with renowned artists. She praised Kashti Foundation’s efforts in organizing creative activities for government school students, calling it a unique opportunity for career development. Damani expressed her deep love for India despite living in the USA.

Shraddha Murdia, in her presidential address, highlighted the foundation’s continuous efforts to provide facilities and a conducive environment for tribal students, comparable to private schools. She mentioned that more such interactive sessions would be conducted in government schools in the future.

Students presented their artwork to the guests and invited them for future visits. Indra Sharma, the school’s vice-principal, welcomed the guests and provided an overview of the school's activities. Creative teacher and craftsman Hemant Joshi, along with architect and sketch artist Sunil Laddha, were also present. The event was conducted by Vice-Principal Indra Sharma.

During the visit, Rachna Damani engaged in an open dialogue with the students, discussing their school activities, studies, village conditions, sports, art activities, family responsibilities, careers, and dreams. Students actively participated and voiced their curiosities. Damani also inspected the school, appreciating the stone sculptures, modern container library, and heritage-style classrooms, noting their usefulness for students' learning environment. She found the school’s atmosphere to be highly conducive for studying.