Study Hall Educational Foundation and HCL Foundation Organise Issue-Based Concerts in 8 KGBVs of Lucknow

The initiative began at KGBV Chinhat and was later extended to other KGBVs after receiving district approval. Each school selected themes centered on gender equality and girls’ education. Through dance performances and issue-based dramas, students delivered powerful messages to parents and the broader community, highlighting the importance of equal opportunities and continued education for girls.

The events were attended by Urvashi Sahni, Founder and CEO of SHEF; representatives from HCL Foundation; the DC–Balika Shiksha; block-level officers; tehsildars; officials from the Basic Shiksha Vibhag; Academic Resource Persons (ARPs); and members of the Mission Shakti team and local police.

Basic Shiksha Adhikari Vipin Kumar said, “The true purpose of education is realized only when schools, parents, and the community come together. Such efforts lay the foundation for children’s holistic development and a stronger future.”

DC–Balika Savita added, “These programs bring schools to life. They strengthen parental engagement and create a supportive environment that advances gender equality and the holistic development of girls.”

Saron, a Class 7 student from BKT, shared that participating in the annual function helped her understand the deeper meaning of freedom and gender equality. Earlier, she associated freedom only with national independence, but now she recognizes that it also means equal rights, opportunities, and self-confidence for girls. “I realized that I can do anything,” she said. Teachers described the concerts as innovative and transformative, noting that the initiative significantly boosted the girls’ confidence and fostered stronger parental support for their continued education.