Government to establish several welfare boards to address specific societal needs: CM PS Tamang

Delhi, July 25: The 10th anniversary of Tapashree Dance and Music Academy took place at Manan Kendra on Tuesday. The programme themed ‘A Decadel Story- Ek Dashak Ko Katha’ presented the audience with musical and dance performances along with a theatrical rendition of The Ramayan.

Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang congratulated the Academy on the completion of 10 successful years. He praised the Academy and its students for organizing such an impressive program. He emphasized that the Government will always support local, homegrown artists and associations. He affirmed that the Government will continue to play a guardian role for artists and their associations. He announced that 5 Lakh Rupees will be given to all dance and music academies as a grant.

During the program, he announced that the government will establish several welfare boards to address specific societal needs and promote development across various sectors. These boards include:

1. Labour Welfare Board

2. Farmer Welfare Board

3. Art, Culture, and Heritage Development Board

4. Student Welfare Board

5. Sports Development Board

6. Retired Employee Welfare Board and

7. Chief Minister’s Education Assistance Scheme

In her address, Komal Gurung, Director of Tapashree Dance and Music Academy, reflected on the Academy’s beginnings.

She emphasised the Academy’s ethos, which includes not only excelling in dance and discipline but also teaching students how to conduct themselves in society. She highlighted several of the Academy’s achievements, such as bringing choreographers from Mumbai as resource persons, organising an annual comprehensive dance workshop called ‘Sparks’, and participating in national competitions with support from the Culture Department. She expressed gratitude to the Government for its significant role in supporting and actively recognising artists and “kalakars.”

The centrepiece performance was the theatrical rendition of The Ramayan performed by students of the Tapashree Dance and Music Academy.

The programme began with an instrumental ‘madal’ musical piece performed by students of the Academy.

A video presentation on ‘Ek dashak ko katha’ (a decadal story) featuring ten years of Tapashree Academy with testimonies from students and parents was also played to the audience.

A Felicitation of the Chief Guest, Sponsors and Supporters of the Academy was also held.

The programme additionally featured an award ceremony of Tapashree students and those involved in the production of the theatrical performance of The Ramayan.