- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:01 AM (IST)
- Source:Jagran News Network
In a bid to make Delhi’s parks more vibrant and engaging, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with the National School of Drama (NSD), is set to launch a new cultural initiative titled “Rangbagh.” The programme aims to transform city parks into creative community spaces by introducing theatre-based and experiential learning activities.
Under the initiative, NSD-trained instructors will conduct theatre and experiential learning activities for the public, including acting and dance workshops, storytelling sessions, and improvisation exercises. A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed between the NSD and the DDA to launch this programme for the public.
The pilot phase of the project will begin at Baansera Park, opposite Sarai Kale Khan ISBT. It will include a 3-month certificate course and weekly workshops. Officials say that if successful, the idea will be implemented in more parks across the city to strengthen community spirit through art and performance.
Participants of all age groups, including the elderly, will be welcomed. The "Rangbag" programme was conceived following a directive from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to rejuvenate these green spaces and make them more engaging.
Officials said the initiative seeks to take theatre “beyond formal institutions” and into natural, open spaces where people, especially children and youth, can learn through play and imagination. They added that new facilities such as green cafes, musical fountains, sculptures, seasonal plantations, and enhanced lighting have already been added to several floodplain parks to make them more inviting.
With winter approaching and footfall in city parks expected to rise, officials believe the upcoming workshops could draw significant public participation.