Differently-abled children to walk for fashion show in Goa

The children with special needs will walk the ramp alongwith celebrities at a fashion show to be held in South Goa on December 21.

The state-run Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is supporting the event, being organised to raise funds for charity.

"Titled as 'Runway Inspiration',the show will give a new faceto fashionin Goa as we will be putting differently- abledchildren in the spotlight when they walk the ramp," fashion designer Anusha Shaikh said while addressing a press conference along with GTDC chairman Nilesh Cabral here yesterday.

Professional models and Bollywood celebritieswill share the ramp with the children during the show, where a range of kids' garments, including Indo-western and ethnic wear, will be displayed, she said.
 

Cabral said the state is supporting the initiative as it includes participation of differently-abled children.