Lucknow: Saumya Pandey, DSP Anti Terror Squad 1090 on Friday at the annual concert of Prerna Girls and Boys School said, “We must work together to create a safer country for everyone. It is our duty to raise our voice against any form of injustice. The police needs your help. As a citizen of this country, you must raise your voices, and the police will surely take actions and resolve the issues. ” Prerna Girls and Prerna Boys school organised their annual concert on 23 December. The chief guest for the occasion was Ms Saumya Pandey, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anti Terror Squad-1090. The theme for the concert was ‘Aao Milkar Badlen Jahan’. The program started with the welcome speech by the principal of Prerna Girls School, Ms Rakhi Panjwani. 

“We started Prerna with just 80 girls in 2003 and today we educate and empower 1050 girls. Through critical feminist pedagogy, we have empowered our girls and boys to critically examine the oppressive social norms and learn to resist and change these norms to create an egalitarian society. Seeing this enthusiasm, it is evident that our boys and girls will move forward together and make the world a better place.”

Ms Pratima Srivastava, Principal of Prerna Boys School was also present. A play on “Mera Jeevan Mera Adhikar” based on legal awareness was presented by the students of Prerna Girls and Boys School. Colorful dance and songs and many performances kept the audience engaged. The aim of the entire program was to raise awareness that together, it is not only girls’ responsibility to resist oppressive social norms that limit their lives but it is equally important that men and boys play a role in this effort, as they can be powerful allies in the fight for gender justice.

Parents of the students were in full attendance. The program ended with a grand finale and vote of thanks.

Photo courtesy: DSH Team