The state-level arts festival 'Sargotsavam 2025', featuring students from model residential schools under the Scheduled Tribes Development department, has commenced in Kannur. Minister Kadannappally Ramachandran emphasized the importance of fostering artistic and cultural awareness to steer youth away from substance abuse and engage them in nation-building. The festival aims to showcase students' creative talents alongside academics, promoting inclusion and dignity for communities that have faced historical neglect.