Mumbai, December 14, 2025 — SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) Mumbai Chapter had its founder and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Kiran Seth during his recent visit to the city. Dr. Seth emphasized the critical role of introducing India’s rich classical arts and yoga to young students at an early age, highlighting how these practices can enhance concentration, patience, and inner discipline, ultimately empowering them to excel in academics, industry, and any career path they choose.
At a recent program and press conference, hosted by Nalanda Public School, Mulund , attended by stalwarts of Indian Classical Music like Pt. Satish Vyas( Padma Shri awardee and Santoor artist), Ustad Kamal Sabri( Sarangi Maestro) and Ustad Raja Miya( Hindustani Classical Vocalist) and Pt. Ronu Mazumdar(Padma Shri awardee and Flautist), Dr. Seth shared his vision.
During his visit in the city, Dr. Seth held talks at IIT Bombay, SBI Payments team, met with Rotary Club International and District Governors and various academic institutions in the city like Pillai University, New Panvel.
In line with this vision, He announced an extensive plan to organise around 150 classical arts programmes across schools and colleges in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region between January and March 2026. The initiative will cover municipal, aided, and private educational institutions, and include lecture-demonstrations, workshops, and concerts, aiming to inspire thousands of young mind.The initiative is supported by partners such as SBI Payments, amongst others like SRF, who share SPIC MACAY’s commitment to nurturing India’s cultural heritage amongst youth.
Addressing the Global Mental Health Pandemic Dr. Seth highlighted a growing global concern: “Students everywhere are facing a pandemic of anxiety, stress, and depression. Many struggle to control their minds and focus, they are constantly stressed ,anxious and unable to focus, causing depression , leading to declining academic outcomes. Our classical music and yoga, if introduced in schools—even if students simply listen—can help ease these issues and foster better outcomes in academics and any fields they pursue”.
A significant backdrop to the Mumbai initiative is the All-India Solo Cycling Yatra completed in 2024 by Dr Kiran Seth, Founder-Chairman of SPIC MACAY. During this journey, Dr Seth cycled 14000 kms across 200+ states, cities, towns, and villages, engaging with students, educators, volunteers, and local communities.The cycling mission aimed to raise awareness about the role of culture in education, encourage physical fitness, environmental responsibility, and simple living, and underline the idea that cultural awareness is integral to responsible citizenship.
Speaking about the initiative, Sabyasachi Dey, former National Secretary of SPIC MACAY, “SPIC MACAY Mumbai Chapter aims to reach out to all students and child in the city through this initiative. We hope that, with this initiative, every child and student appreciates the subtleness, beauty, abstractness and patience and values embodied in our classical arts and heritage in all educational institutions in the city and state of Maharashtra.”
SPIC MACAY To Take 150 Cultural Activities To Mumbai’s Schools & Colleges
