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Jammu
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Saturday said that cultural interventions bridge the gap between people and societies and stressed on holding more and more such events. She said the J&K Cultural Academy would be made a platform for youth where they can hone their talent.
Chairing the General Council meeting of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Mehbooba said cultural activities, more than anything else, have brought societies, regions and people closer. She suggested linking knowledge of culture with scheduled curriculum so that the younger generation becomes aware of the state’s rich cultural history and roots.
Pertinently, today’s meeting of the Academy’s General council was held after a gap of 35 years.
Mehbooba according to spokesman advised for adopting concept of fusion to preserve the dying old arts and cultural strains of the state by blending them with modern trends and demands. She said the age old cultural varieties like story telling need to be given a look which has a scope of influence despite the onslaught of modernity. She sought active involvement of members of the General Council in effective preservation of the rich cultural ethos of the State.
Mehbooba, who is also the President of the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, said the organization would be made an effective platform for youth who can display their talent in writing, painting, singing, acting and other such art forms. She said the Academy is working on an infrastructure strengthening programme under which Cultural Centres would be set up at district headquarters besides raising some other related infra. She said the proposal of a school for Sufi & Folk music is also in pipeline for the preservation of some rare musical varieties.
In his address, Minister for Culture, Dr Haseeb A Drabu said the government is taking many steps for promoting and preserving cultural milieu in every region of the State. He said requisite infrastructure for cultural activities in the State is also being upgraded continually.
Minister of State for Culture, Priya Sethi also addressed the meeting.
