Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 15: Theatre group ‘Natrang’ here today staged Hindi play ‘Aakhiri Boond’, written and directed by Neeraj Kant.
The play highlighted the importance of water conservation and portrays the vision of ‘Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K’.
On this occasion, Director Balwant Thakur of Natrang informed that the theatre group had recently produced ten theatrical ‘quickies’ dedicated to Jal Jeevan Mission.
The story revolves around a village celebrating the successful implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, under which clean tap water has reached every household. The play opens with a festive atmosphere as villagers celebrate “Jal Arpan Diwas” and “Jal Mahotsav”, expressing their joy that water now flows directly into their homes.
Women in the village share how they no longer need to walk miles to fetch water, saving both time and effort. Children, especially young girls who previously spent hours collecting water, can now attend school regularly. Farmers and youth pledge their support for maintaining the system through active participation in Gram Sabha meetings and collective responsibility.
In the final segment, women take the lead by testing water quality using field test kits and promoting laboratory testing through certified labs. They proudly call themselves “Water Guardians,” symbolizing empowerment and community ownership of water resources.
Artists who performed in the play were Neeraj Kant, Pawan Verma, Kananpreet Kaur, Vishal Sharma and Kushal Bhat, who captivated the audience with their impactful performances and meaningful presentation. The presentation of the play was coordinated by Mohd. Yaseen.
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