The event was organised by the Police Families Welfare Society a scholarship programme to support deserving children with special needs, academic stars and those shining in sports
Saturday gave 17-year-old Kapil Singh a moment that he will not forget for the rest of his life. For on the day, after many gruelling years of learning free-style dancing, he performed in front of his proud father for the first time.
Singh was one of the many talented youngsters who got a chance to showcase their hard work, all thanks to Tarana, a cultural programme organised by the wives of Delhi Police officers, aimed to promote the "in-house"talent.
The event was organised by the Police Families Welfare Society (PFWS), a part of the social initiative WAJIFA, a scholarship programme to support deserving children with special needs, academic stars and those shining in sports. Children, youths and adults from as many as 11 districts of the Delhi Police participated in different events under more than 60 categories, spread across classical, folk, contemporary dance, singing, skits, and mime acts with social messages.
Sharing his experience, Singh, son of a head constable, said: "I felt overwhelmed as my father watched my performance. The event also helped me learn new forms of dance while I was preparing. I now know the contemporary dance form as well."
Prashant Singh, 18, who set the ramp on fire at the function, said such platforms boosted the morale and confidence of participants. "I felt very proud when I was felicitated. I would try to get the best possible coaching to crack the IIT entrance with the help of the money that I received at the function. I am already enrolled for coaching at Kota in Rajasthan," he said.
The Delhi Police handed over a cheque of Rs 50,000 to Prashant to help him get a step closer to his goal.
Tarana also aims to foster stronger family ties. "Our job is highly stressful. We hardly get any time to spend with our families because of the odd hours. We lose out on many special moments. We are hoping to bridge that gap with such initiatives,"said a senior Delhi Police officer.
Earlier, PFWS had organised the Diwali Mela, in which nearly Rs 50 lakh was collected, which will be used for the benefit of the children of the officers.
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