Rotary Club of Kalimpong, on 31 August 2025, launched a program to teach children the game of Chess at the Rotary Centre. 19 children enrolled for the training program. The President Rtn Col AK Gogoi welcomed the children and parents. Rtn Sanjogita Subba explained the purpose behind the training of the chess game and its benefits. She told that playing chess improves cognitive functions like memory, concentration, critical thinking and strategic planning along with reducing the screen time. A video on Anish Sarkar, who at 3 years is the World’s Youngest FIDE rated chess player, was screened to motivate the children. Rtn Col Kunga Sherpa, introduced the game of Chess to the children. He impressed upon the parents to encourage their children to continue the learning process. Training will be from 2.30 PM to 4.00PM on Sundays. Besides Chess, the children will also be introduced to other personality building traits like public speaking, introduction to computers, hobbies etc.