Drama Revolution in East Medinipur: Students Ditch Screens for Stage, Combat Digital Addiction

• Medinipur Samanway Sanstha organized an inter-school drama competition in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, to combat digital addiction and promote cultural engagement among students.
• Students from various schools, including Nayaput Sudhir Kumar High School, Kanthi Model Institution, Kanthi Public School, and Karalda Bani Niketan, showcased impressive acting skills.
• Plays covered diverse themes, from historical events like the 'Thana Dakhal' (police station occupation) by Kanthi Kshetramohan Vidyalaya to social narratives like 'Dahan' by Parulia Modern High School.
• Kanthi Public School emerged as the champion, with Parulia Modern High School and Kanthi Model School securing second and third positions respectively.
• Arghya Bhattacharya of Kanthi Public School won Best Actor, and Dr. Anuttam Pariari of Parulia Modern High School was recognized as Best Playwright.

Why It Matters: An inter-school drama competition in East Medinipur successfully engaged students in cultural activities, combating digital addiction and fostering creativity.