Another unique initiative of Holkar Educational Trust started in mid-year 2021, is UDGAM - an online singing competition for school students. Sponsored by Holkar Educational Trust and powered by Edify World School, Dehra Dun, this program encourages students with singing talent to participate and share their talent with others. This is another impactful activity which is open to all school going students. A team of competent judges, with years of experience in singing and music, form the panel to provide inputs to the youngsters when they perform from their homes. The program is relayed through zoom from the School Media Centre. The well - seasoned coordinator of the program is a versatile anchor and has featured in TV serial too.
The initial round of Udgam was based on singing without music and talent is identified by the esteemed judges who finalize the list of participants for the subsequent rounds. Karioke Music is used by students while they perform after the first round with some performers even playing their guitar and singing.
This online talent recognition and promotion contest featured over 100 participants in the first episode which has reduced to the last 10. The event is spread out over the year and is conducted in the evenings again through ZOOM.
Students from all over India and even abroad can participate in this program and win fabulous prizes including cash prizes worth Rupees One Lakh.
The following are some targets to be achieved in the near future:
# Development of presentation of UDGAM online to ease participation for students from
anywhere around the globe
# Increasing sponsorship to provide even better prizes and awards
# To host this program at a National Level through TV Channel
# Establish a panel of judges – famous personalities from Bollywood
# To establish and maintain the uniqueness of this program
UDGAM is sure to gain a name and fame in the years to come as Edify World School powers it ahead with sincerity and purpose for which it was created.