‘Udaan 2.0’ a Social Inclusion Initiative Organised by NGO Cubs Club Concludes

Students from Society’s Underprivileged Section Show Talent in Cultural Performances & Storytelling

“‘Udaan 2.0’ was designed to bring children from two different society-segments, privileged & the underprivileged closer,” Meenu Prashar, Founder, Cubs Club.

Chandigarh, Dec 13, 2025: ‘Udaan 2.0’, a unique two-stage initiative organised by Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) Cubs Club in association with the Navjivan Health Service, concluded with holding of activities under 'Udaan. 2.0’s' stage II, wherein a felicitation ceremony-cum-cultural show was held at the Auditorium of Art Gallery and Museum, Sector 10, Chandigarh. In the concluding stage of ‘Udaan 2.0’ the Chief Guest was Gulab Chand Kataria Governor, Punjab, and UT Administrator. Dr Monica B. Sood, Convenor, Intellectual Cell, BJP Chandigarh State, who’s organisation Navjivan Health Service is supporting Cubs Club’s endeavour was the Guest of Honour.

Meenu Prashar, Founder, Cubs Club said, “The activities under ‘Udaan 2.0’ were designed to bring children from two different sections - privileged students studying in well-known schools of tricity and economically weaker students being supported by schools for the underprivileged, closer.”  

Notably, in the stage I of ‘Udaan 2’ - an art exhibition of paintings by students of top schools of tricity and nearby areas was held at the Sec 17 underpass. This was an effort to raise funds for improvement of infrastructure of schools giving education to underprivileged students.

Meenu Prashar said further, “’Udaan 2.0’ was aimed to be an inclusive platform to create a powerful two-way learning environment. Children from the privileged segment participating in the activities gained valuable lessons in empathy, humility, and social responsibility by interacting with underprivileged children. At the same time, the economically weaker section children observed and learnt from their peers—gaining exposure, polishing their skills, and understanding how discipline and confidence can enhance their performance.”

The Governor felicitated representatives of the schools whose students had put up paintings for the noble cause. Those feted included representatives from Pine Grove School, Dharampur; Pine Grove School, Subathu; ATS Valley School, Derabassi; Chitkara International School, Chandigarh; Amity International School, Mohali; St. Soldier’s School, Panchkula; Stepping Stones School, Chandigarh; Guru Nanak Public School, Chandigarh; and Ankur Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh. The winners of the painting exhibition were also awarded.

It was informed that the funds collected at the art exhibition will directly go to schools that need to upgrade infrastructure. These include some needy schools adopted by Cubs Club, namely - Bright Sparks School; Greenwood School, Kharar; ATS Daycare, Mohali; Government School, Togan; Government School, Kandala and the Developing Indigenous Resources (DIR) centre at Naya Gaon.

The students of these schools also presented a vibrant cultural showcase. They displayed exceptional talent in dances and story-telling sessions.

Meenu added, “’Udaan 2.0’ also provided a dignified platform for underprivileged children to showcase their immense talent. Too often, their abilities remain hidden simply because they lack opportunities. Through this event, Cubs Club strived to make these children visible to society, enabling the community to recognize their strengths, encourage their aspirations, and support their journey toward education and empowerment.”

Meenu thanked some schools who have been helping the NGO by provision of surplus material that can significantly benefit under-resourced institutions. “I am hopeful more schools will come forward after ‘Udaan 2.0’ to support schools in need of improvement in educational resources , by donation of surplus essential 'teaching material' to these, “said Meenu.

By bringing two sections of society together, Cubs Club and Navjivan Health Service hope to build bridges of understanding, compassion, and mutual respect.