Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has partnered with the Australian Government on a new mental health initiative aimed at supporting teachers and students in government schools across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
The programme, developed in collaboration with Kapil Dev’s charity, KHUSHII Foundation, will provide mental health support to school communities as part of an Australian Government development partnership focused on improving wellbeing and educational outcomes.
Speaking at the launch, Kapil Dev praised the growing relationship between India and Australia and thanked Australia for its support of the Indian community.
“About the relationship between Australia and India, the governments are working very hard. For what Australia is doing for the Indian community there, I’d like to say thanks on behalf of them,” he said.
Kapil also acknowledged the contributions of Indians living in Australia and expressed gratitude to those supporting KHUSHII’s work with underprivileged children.
“What a wonderful job Indian people are doing, and they are looking after our people. I’m so grateful that people are getting together and trying to help KHUSHII. It’s an organisation where we look after each other and look after underprivileged kids,” he said.
Founded in 2003 by Kapil Dev, the KHUSHII Foundation focuses on providing quality education, life skills and holistic development opportunities to disadvantaged children across India.
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles praised the foundation’s impact and described the India-Australia relationship as being stronger than ever.
“It is an honour to be here with Kapil Dev at the KHUSHII Foundation to see the incredible work they have been doing,” Marles said.
“The relationship between India and Australia is at a high watermark at every level. We have never been more strategically aligned. It is a privilege for me to be here.”
The initiative is expected to benefit teachers, students and local communities in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, while further strengthening educational and people-to-people ties between India and Australia.
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