Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 27: An Open Air Theatre was inaugurated by Nrityanjali Classical Dance Academy, Hazuri Bagh here.
Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare was the chief guest whereas Dr Ravi Kumar Sharma, Director School Education was the guest of honour. Sanjeev Rana, Additional Secretary (C), Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, JKAACL and Sanjay Kumar Baru, Councillor JMC were also present on the occasion as special guests. The programme was also attended by many artists, art lovers and prominent citizens.
A report on the activities and achievements of the Classical Dance Academy was presented by Dr Priya Dutta, Director of Nrityanjali.
Earlier, Raj Kumar Behrupia formally welcomed the dignitaries and guests.
A cultural programme based on Kathak classical dance performances by the young and senior artist.
Speaking on this occasion, Sheetal Nanda appreciated the establishing an Open Air Theatre in Jammu which would help in projecting the talent of the youth of the region. The other guests also expressed their views.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Raj Kumar Behrupia.
In the end, vote of thanks was presented by Prof Sohaib Inayat Malik.