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JAMMU: The Third Edition of the Summer Internship Programme (SIP-2026), organised by Rangyug Performing Arts Foundation, concluded today after 60 hours of immersive and experiential learning aimed at empowering young women through the performing arts.
Specially designed for the students of Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu and Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, the internship provided a unique platform for participants to explore creativity, communication, leadership and self-expression through arts-based education.
The valedictory function was graced by Dr. Naveen Anand, Principal, and GCW Parade Ground, as the Chief Guest. Among others, Dr. Prof. Seema, Dean Student Welfare; Dr. Gurpreet Kour; Deepak Kumar, Director Rangyug; Pankaj Pradhan; Er. S. Amarjeet Singh; Raj Kumar Behrupia; Ashish Sharma along with a large number of students attended the occasion.
On the occasion, the students showcased a vibrant array of performances developed during the internship. Their presentations beautifully reflected the confidence, creativity and artistic growth they had achieved throughout the programme.
The programme, which commenced on June 4, exposed participants to a wide range of disciplines including theatre, music, dance, yoga, creative writing, voice and speech, compering, personality development and studio-based learning.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naveen Anand, Principal, said that the transformation witnessed among the participants over the past few weeks was remarkable. He appreciated Rangyug for consistently creating meaningful opportunities for young women to explore their abilities in a creative and disciplined environment. He added that initiatives like SIP help students discover hidden talents, strengthen interpersonal skills and build the confidence required to thrive in an evolving world. He described the programme as an excellent example of how arts and education can work together to enrich student development.
In his remarks, Deepak Kumar said, “For over four decades, Rangyug has remained committed to create meaningful learning opportunities through the arts. SIP is an extension of that vision, where young women are encouraged to discover their strengths, collaborate with others and develop the confidence to express themselves. The remarkable enthusiasm and growth displayed by the participants reaffirm our belief that creativity, when nurtured in the right environment, can become a powerful force for personal and social development.”
Over the years, SIP has emerged as one of Rangyug's flagship educational initiatives, strengthening the connection between higher education and the performing arts ecosystem. The programme continues to create meaningful opportunities for young women to learn from accomplished artists, educators and cultural practitioners.
Nearly 100 young women participated in SIP-2026 and benefited from the expertise of eminent resource persons including Deepak Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Pankaj Pradhan, Dr. Javed Rahi, Ravinder Koul, Parshottam Kumar, Vicky Gill, Mohit Sharma, Dr. Priya Dutta, S. Amarjeet Singh and Dr Juhie Mohan. The programme was coordinated by Ashish Sharma, while Raj Kumar Behrupia extended valuable support throughout the internship. Their collective efforts created a dynamic learning environment that encouraged confidence, discipline and collaborative learning among the participants.
Certificates were distributed to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the internship.
The participants also shared their experiences and reflected on their learning journey during SIP-2026. Payal Rajput said that the internship helped her overcome stage fear and become more confident while performing before an audience. Upasna Sharma described SIP as a unique learning experience that enabled her to discover new creative abilities and improve her communication skills. Pearl Manchanda highlighted the opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, while Tanisha Sharma said that the programme encouraged teamwork, discipline and self-expression.
Other participants, including Janvi Malhotra, Chandan, Muskan Kumari, Gayatri Kandley and Manya Mahajan also expressed their gratitude to Rangyug and the mentors for providing an inspiring platform for learning beyond the classroom.