Children’s Day: Pashkala Sangeet Kendra Students Share Their Thoughts

Children at Pashkala Sangeet Kendra in Malviya Nagar marked Children’s Day by sharing their views on childhood, creativity and mobile phones.

Sneha Mukherjee founded the centre in 2015. Affiliated with Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Prayagraj, it uses music and dance to enrich lives. A Kathak dancer from the Lucknow gharana, Mukherjee guides children, young people and senior citizens in dance, vocal and instrumental music.

The centre aims to make everyone’s life musical. It believes music can calm the mind, build confidence and help people face difficult situations.

Class 8 student Ruhi Jaiswal, who learns Kathak at the centre, said children should balance mobile use with real-life activities. She believes genuine happiness comes from spending time with friends and family, not screens.

Class 6 student Navisha Dwivedi described Children’s Day as a reminder of children’s rights and their need for a safe, joyful environment. She suggested creating safe parks, reducing academic pressure and encouraging outdoor games and artistic activities.

Kathak student Vaani said every child deserves education, affection and equal opportunities. She added that a day without a phone could help children reconnect with family, friends, nature and books.

Class 5 student Avika Arora, who has trained in Kathak for several years, urged parents to set limits on screen time. She encouraged families to involve children in painting, gardening, cooking, board games, cycling and outdoor sports.

The students’ message was clear: children need creativity, movement and meaningful relationships alongside technology.

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