Education minister Atishi launches Delhi Arts Curriculum report for underprivileged students

NEW DELHI: The Education Minister of Delhi Atishi has launched the Delhi Arts Curriculum report on the innovative arts curriculum. The report is developed by the NalandaWay Foundation for students from underserved communities in Delhi. The report, as per an official statement, promises to provide valuable insights into the transformative impact of art-based education.

The Delhi Arts Curriculum was piloted in nine government schools in Delhi. The curriculum has transformed the lives of 3,980 students and 89 teachers and has enabled students aged three to 10 to develop specific competencies in five different art forms, including visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and media arts. In addition to fostering creative abilities, the curriculum also focuses on the development of social-emotional skills that are crucial for success in life.

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The NalandaWay Foundation's collaboration with the Directorate of Education, GNCTD has transformed schools into vibrant and artful spaces that enable creative exploration for both students and teachers. The report launch event, the statement added, is an excellent opportunity to witness the transformative power of art-based education and gain valuable insights into its impact on underserved communities.

Sriram V, Founder and CEO, NalandaWay Foundation: NalandaWay has always believed in the transformative power of the arts, the statement added.

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“For us, arts have been a key driver for social change. 3 years ago, when we signed the MoU with the Delhi government to introduce an arts curriculum in government schools, we used the opportunity to introduce visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and media arts every day for all ages from all ages 3 to 13 years,” the founder said.

“At the end of the artful academic year, we were thrilled by the outcomes for children as well as teachers. The arts curriculum led children to appreciate art, learn art skills and improve socioemotional skills- an increase in student attendance, participation, confidence, and social skills was observed; while for the teachers, it led to improved creative confidence in teaching arts,” he added.