19 September 2026 : The National School of Drama, Theatre-in-Education Centre, Srinagar, in collaboration with the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and Froebel School, Gulshan-Abad, Anantnag, organised the culmination ceremony of a 15-Day Theatre-in-Education Workshop for Children at the School Auditorium of Government Boys Model Higher Secondary School, Bijbehara, Anantnag.
The programme was graced by Mr. Tariq Hussain Ganie, IAS, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Mohd. Iqbal Ganie, Principal, GBMHSS; Mr. Mohd. Shafi Tantray, Vice Principal, GBMHSS; Mr. Kaleem Bashir, President, Maraz Markaz-i-Adab, Anantnag; and Mr. Irfan-ul-Hassan Mehdi, Assistant Professor, South Kashmir University, were present as Guests of Honour/distinguished guests.
Mr. Arshid Baba, Chairman, Froebel School, Gulshan-Abad, Anantnag, welcomed the dignitaries and extended his support and cooperation towards the successful conduct of the programme.
The workshop aimed at using theatre as a tool for creativity, confidence, communication, social interaction and the holistic development of children. The participating children presented their creative work developed during the workshop.
The dignitaries appreciated the initiative of the National School of Drama, Theatre-in-Education Centre, Srinagar, for organising such educational and creative programmes for children. They acknowledged the role of theatre in nurturing creativity, confidence, communication skills and overall personality development, and appreciated the efforts of NSD in taking Theatre-in-Education activities to children and educational institutions in the region.
The workshop was conducted and directed by Mr. Dipankar Paul, Assistant Professor, NSD New Delhi & Centre Director (I/C), NSD TIE Centre Srinagar, Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary, Coordinator, NSD TIE Centre Srinagar and Raja Nisar assisted as Local Coordinator.
Both the Workshop Directors expressed their sincere gratitude to all the dignitaries, Mr. Arshid Baba, the management, Principal, teachers and staff of GBMHSS, the management, teachers and staff of Froebel School, and all others who extended their cooperation and support towards the successful conduct of the workshop.
They also extended their special thanks to the print and electronic media for their valuable coverage and support in highlighting the activities and achievements of the workshop.
At the end of event Mr.Dipankar Paul, Assistant Professor NSD & Director In-Charge T.I.E Centre Srinagar extended the vote of thanks to all present on the occasion.
