The way forward

Music Basti has generated not only a process of joyful learning among the children at risk, but also an increased enthusiasm among the young music community in Delhi. As planned, the pilot project has made the latter that came from educated families, aware of many of the socio- economic and political situations of the deprived who live in an urban setting.
These young musicians have been sharing their unique and new experience with their colleagues in colleges, offices and homes. They have expressed the desire to continue with this programme and would like to bring in their friends as well to be a part of it. The NGOs too who have heard about Music Basti and/or have seen the documentary film, are also keen on inviting the Music Basti organizer to include them in the programme.
Music Basti plans to create a music based programme that integrates human rights messaging and education, which can be distributed and implemented by organizations working with child development programmes as an aid, to complement and support mainstream educational curricula too. This will include a beginner’s level introduction to music, with messages and ideas that pertain to a life- skills curriculum, communicated through musical and group activities.