Vidyasthali Kanar Inter College organized its annual concert on December 21st, 2018, at the Central Institute of Sub-tropical Horticulture. The theme of the concert was ‘Goonj’. Raj Bisariya, a director, producer, actor, and an educationalist, described by the Press Trust of India as ‘the father of the modern theatre in North India’, graced the occasion as chief guest.

The concert started with a welcome speech by Anusha Sharma, Principal, Vidyasthali Kanar Inter College. The students performed a skit, ‘Aam ke aam, guthliyon ke dam’, through which they informed the audience about the extinct varieties of mango. An english play,  ‘The Awful Eight’ was performed, which aimed at raising awareness about different air pollutants, their causes and effects. Students then performed a delightful sufi dance. A musical drama ‘Ambrosia – Nectar of life’, which portrayed how rivers are getting polluted by the selfish nature of humans and how to maintain the cleanliness and flow of the river.

Dr. Urvashi Sahni, Founder, and CEO, Study Hall Educational Foundation, said, “Students presented some very serious social and environmental issues and performed wonderfully”. She added, “Education is not about how qualified you are, it is about how much you have learned through education in your life”. On this occasion, Renu Yadav, alumni of Vidyasthali, shared her journey and spoke about how she feels more empowered now. She thanked the school and Study Hall Educational Foundation and launched the Vidyasthali Alumni Association. ‘Mai Savitri Bai Phule hoon’, a Hindi play, won the applause of the audience because of the social message it presented very effortlessly. The concert was greatly enjoyed by the audience and it showed the hard work of teachers and students. The program was concluded with the vote of thanks and national anthem.