Going to the Mela follows Nita, Radha, their parents, Dadiji and neighbours Sneha and Rohit as they travel by bus to a lively town mela along with Mohan Chacha’s family. At the fairground, children observe toy stalls, food vendors, fire engines, police booths, ambulances, wheelchairs for elders and Lost-and-Found counters, learning how communities organise public events safely.
What Class 3 EVS Chapter 2 Covers
Preparing for a Journey: Packing water bottles, buying bus tickets and helping elderly family members travel comfortably
At the Mela: Observing craft stalls, puppet shows, giant wheels, mehendi stalls and local snacks
Public Safety and Helpers: Role of police officers, firefighters, doctors, sanitation workers and Lost-and-Found booths
Reading a Sketch Map: Tracing Nita and Radha’s route through the mela stalls
Exercises in Chapter 2
- In-Text Questions (Pages 21–31): Identify helpers at the mela, list safety steps in crowded places and trace stalls on the fairground map.
- Let us reflect (Pages 32–33): Describe a mela you visited, match emergency vehicles to their roles and write what to do if separated in a crowd.
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- Previous: Chapter 1: Family and Friends
- Next: Chapter 3: Celebrating Festivals
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FAQ
How did Nita’s family help Dadiji enjoy the mela?
They arranged a wheelchair for Dadiji at the mela so she could visit all the stalls comfortably without leg pain.
Which emergency services are kept ready at a big mela?
A police help booth, fire brigade tender, ambulance with first-aid medical staff and a Lost-and-Found announcement counter.