The Millennium Centre for Creative and Performing Arts was started in the premises of Chiranjiv Bharati School, Palam Vihar, in September 2008.

Pt. Ravi Shankar sent a personal message via E-mail on 14 September 08 on the occasion of launch of “The Millennium Centre for Creative and Performing Arts”.

I am extremely happy to learn about the opening of “The Millennium Center Of Creative And Performing Arts”. I send my blessings and best wishes on the occasion. The message is enclosed.

The Millennium Centre for Creative and Performing Arts conducts Talent Development Programme (TDP) that is overseen by Pt. Barun Pal, a senior disciple of Pt. Ravi Shanker. Pt. Barun Pal along with a faculty of 16 members has taken this initiative to focus on the overall development of students. Emphasis is on building a strong and beautiful relationship between Guru and Shishya.

The TDP activities are as diverse as the faculty that conducts them. The TDP faculty is not only highly qualified but consists of elegant performing artists.

Under TDP, students enjoy their activities, enhance talent, understand the importance of Indian heritage and culture, and share a love and passion for music, dance and theatre.

The key focus of TDP is to appreciate the value of good music, arts and culture of Indian heritage. TDP offers Instrumental Music (sitar, violin, guitar, tabla, flute, and synthesizer), Classical Music, Dance Forms (Kathak, Bharatnatyam, and Odisi Nritya), Public Speaking Skills, Dramatics and Theatre, Art and Craft (pottery, sculpture, and stain glass painting), and Computer Animation.

Students from classes III to IX can opt for any activity of their interest. Classes are conducted thrice a week (on alternate days) and are of 75 minutes duration. Every three months, students get feedback on their performance that helps to focus on their weak areas and motivate them to do better.

Not long ago, 100 young talents of the Millennium Centre for Creative & Performing Arts performed a symphony on the Annual day on 1 February 2009. The symphony included the guitar, flute, synthesizer, violin, tabla, tanpura, and percussion instruments. It was conducted by Pt. Barun Pal and had a mesmerizing effect on the audience.

The symphony was followed by a dramatically engaging and inspiring ballet ‘Reflections’ that paid tribute to the women of India by tracing the evolution and contribution of women in the society. More than 220 students depicted the ballet with their spellbinding performance.