Saturday, February 6, 2016

Soham awarded National Scholarship in Tabla from CCRT, Ministry of Culture (GOI), 2014

Soham was awarded the National Scholarship in Hindustani Classical Music-Tabla by the Center for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT, http://ccrtindia.gov.in/aboutus.php) at the age of 10 in 2014.

The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier institutions working in the field of linking education with culture. Established in 1979, pioneered by Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan, it functions as an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. At the philosophical core of the CCRT lies a commitment to holistic education, encompassing the cognitive, emotional and spiritual development of children. To this end the CCRT conducts education grounded in cultural knowledge and understanding as conducive to clarity, creativity, independence of thought, tolerance and compassion.

 The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme aims at providing facilities to outstanding young children to develop their talents in various artistic fields. Children in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families practicing traditional art forms are eligible for the scholarship.