Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National School of Drama (NSD) to promote theatre arts, cultural awareness, and creative engagement among metro employees and commuters.
The MoU was signed at Metro Bhawan between DMRC and NSD in the presence of senior officials of both organizations. DMRC was represented by Dr. Amit Kumar Jain, Director (Operations & Services), while NSD was represented by Shri Chittaranjan Tripathy, Director.
As per the agreement, DMRC will facilitate awareness-oriented campaigns, theatre-based interaction sessions, and cultural programs by NSD at various metro premises, including the Metro Bhawan Auditorium. NSD will be provided opportunities for institutional outreach among DMRC staff and commuters.
DMRC will also support NSD by providing space for promotional activities such as standees, banners, and public announcements across metro stations and trains, subject to feasibility. Additionally, DMRC may integrate NSD’s ticketing system with its official mobile application for seamless ticketing services.
On its part, NSD will extend professional and creative support to DMRC in developing theatre-based communication material for public awareness campaigns. These may include performances such as Nukkad Natak, storytelling sessions, and other formats aimed at engaging the public on issues of social importance.
NSD will also organize workshops and training sessions for DMRC employees to promote theatre skills and creative expression. Special workshops will be conducted for children of DMRC employees, with concessional participation fees.
Further, NSD will facilitate participation of DMRC officials in its events, provide access to theatre infrastructure such as stage, lighting, and sound systems, and explore integration of its ticketing system with DMRC’s e-ticketing platform.
The MoU will remain valid for a period of three years from the date of signing and may be extended further based on mutual agreement between both parties.
