By – Parikshit Singh Vibhor Badoni

(Executive Members)

The cultural club hereafter referred to as ‘SANSKRITI’ as it was so named by the club members, was constituted on 10th of February2010.

New executive committee was selected on 09/09/2010.

The Endeavour of cultural club is to harness the hidden potential of officer trainees on one hand and to keep alive the cultural traditions of India

The club endeavors to develop a sense of appreciation for cultural diversity, to harmonize these diversities and head towards unity in purpose i.e. Fraternity and excellence.

The club is the focal point of the various cultural activities that takes place in our campus-from inception to execution

To provide a platform for the budding talent of the officer trainees.

Promote espirit-de-corps and camaraderie among the OTs during various group performances.

VALEDICTORY FUNCTION OF 62ND BATCH –“ AAHVAN”

Presided by Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Major Highlight of this program was that

in a single cultural evening more than 70 Officer Trainees participated with full enthusiasm and energy showcasing diverse talent and skill sets, which was unparallel in the history of N.A.D.T.

MILAP – Recently Officer Trainees of Customs & Central Excise and IA &AS visited the campus and it culminated into MILAP –a cultural evening which was a confluence of cultural affinities and the higher purpose was to increase interaction among fellow service officers. The OTs of all the three services came out with various initiatives.

Organizing cultural programmes on various festivals like Pongal, Lohri, Holi, Id..etc

Moksha The rock band which bloomed under the

umbrella of cultural club was another feather in the cap.

First rock band in the history of IRS. This is the first rock band to have

performed live in “Aahvaan”, “Milap” and “Parichay” – various cultural programmes.

Conducting music classes for Officer Trainees who are interested in learning various musical instruments like Guitar, Keyboard, Tabla, Dhol and Harmonium etc.

Procurement of new musical instruments for Officer Trainees as per their choice and requirement.

SALSA CLASESS This was a unique

initiative undertaken by the cultural club where officer trainees had an opportunity to learn salsa inside NADT campus by trained professionals at minimal cost.

DJ Night The DJ Night is

organized in N.A.D.T campus from time to time by the assistance of cultural club in collaboration with the Hobbies Secretary.

Organizing musical concerts and programmes by distinguished artists .

Spic- macay is a feather in the cap of cultural club

Recently India Day celebration was organized by much fanfare.

Its highlight being first ever Dhol performance at NADT campus by Officer Trainee of 63rd batch,IRS.