State plans preservation of 10 monuments each yr
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The department is actively developing a detailed action plan for its execution.
Focusing on specific historical and tourist sites, the department has decided to formulate a plan for the preservation and beautification of Sher Shah Suri Tomb and Ahilya Mandir in Darbhanga district.
As per an official press release, the department also announced plans to organise a film festival in Mumbai to promote the state's new film policy, with an aim to attract filmmakers and encourage production within the state.
Additionally, a proposal for the inclusion of the state's revered Chhath festival in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list will be sent.
Secretary Kumar directed the officials to implement all proposals timely and pay special attention to the quality of each task.
Patna: State art, culture and youth department has planned to ensure the maintenance and preservation of a minimum of 10 monuments in each financial year.
This was decided in a departmental meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of secretary Pranav Kumar. The department is actively developing a detailed action plan for its execution.
Focusing on specific historical and tourist sites, the department has decided to formulate a plan for the preservation and beautification of Sher Shah Suri Tomb and Ahilya Mandir in Darbhanga district.
As per an official press release, the department also announced plans to organise a film festival in Mumbai to promote the state's new film policy, with an aim to attract filmmakers and encourage production within the state.
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Additionally, a proposal for the inclusion of the state's revered Chhath festival in Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage list will be sent.
Secretary Kumar directed the officials to implement all proposals timely and pay special attention to the quality of each task.
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