Childhood cancer awareness exhibition at Taj Mahal

A first-of-its-kind exhibition on childhood cancer awareness will be held at the iconic Taj Mahal here from September 25 to 27.

The exhibition 'CanKids-Kidscan' is being organised by National Society for Change for Childhood Cancer in India, a non-profit organisation providing holistic care and healing touch to thousands of cancer-affected children, a release said.

The exhibition will also include 'Chalo Chalein Taj programme' under which around 1,500 cancer-affected children and their families will visit the Taj Mahal.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has also extended his support to the campaign.

Other programmes include a 'nukkad natak' (street play) by childhood cancer survivors, a song performance and various messages by dignitaries from across the world to support the campaign will be shown at the function, the release added.