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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM proposes language promotion to boost art and culture of different states in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Aiming to promote the art and culture of different states in the capital, the Delhi government has decided to increase the participation of local artists in regional festivals. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while chairing a special meeting with the Department of Art, Culture and Languages on Sunday, said that special events will be organised to teach children the languages of other states. The objective of the meeting was to enrich the city's cultural landscape and to involve all sections of society in cultural activities. According to Gupta, the department must take its initiatives beyond designated locations to enhance public participation. She directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. The CM also stated that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states. She instructed officials to prepare a detailed report to support the promotion of India's diverse languages in the capital. 'Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity,' she said. 'We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it.' She called for events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances, and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja to be organised across the city to increase public participation. 'While the art and culture department has long promoted Delhi's cultural heritage, its reach must now be expanded,' she said. Student Exchange Programme also proposed The CM also proposed a 'Student Exchange Programme' with other states. This, she said, would give children the opportunity to learn about different cultures and help foster mutual understanding and harmony. She added, it would significantly strengthen nation's unity in diversity.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rekha pushes for cultural unity via art and festivals
New Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta announced a series of initiatives on Sunday aimed at promoting cultural integration and national unity in Delhi. These initiatives include the inclusion of local artists from various states in regional festivals, promotion of non-Hindi languages among children in Delhi and the launch of a Student Exchange Programme with other states. Gupta stated that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages can play a vital role in this endeavour by broadening the scope of its programmes and activities. "The department must take initiatives beyond designated locations and bring them to the general public to enhance public participation," she said. She directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater interest in these events. CM also stated that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states. These directions were given during a recent meeting with the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, which minister Kapil Mishra also attended. The objective of the meeting was to enrich Delhi's cultural landscape and to involve all sections of society. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi She also directed the organisation of events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja across the city to increase public participation. Highlighting Delhi's diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals. "Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity," she said. "We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it." She added that theatre and folk arts are powerful tools for spreading awareness and information, often more effectively than other forms of communication.
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Will explore possibilities to teach non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi: CM Gupta
The chief minister noted that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states, the statement added. This initiative was discussed during a recent meeting with the Department of Art, Culture, and Languages, an official statement said. New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed the launch of a student exchange programme with students from other states to foster mutual understanding and harmony, officials said on Sunday. The exchange would give children the opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles, and help foster mutual understanding and harmony, Gupta said, adding that such an initiative would significantly strengthen the nation's unity in diversity. Emphasising the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the national capital, the chief minister noted that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages can play a vital role in this endeavour by broadening the scope of its programmes and activities. Calling on the department to take its initiatives beyond designated locations and bring them to the general public to enhance public participation, Gupta directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. Officials were instructed to prepare a detailed report to support the promotion of India's languages in the capital. Additionally, Gupta called for organising events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatrical performances, and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja throughout the city to further involve the public. Highlighting Delhi's diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals and directed officials to involve artists from different states in these events. 'Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity. We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it,' she said. PTI SLB MPL MPL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi may teach non-Hindi languages to children, says CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proposed the launch of a student exchange programme with students from other states to foster mutual understanding and harmony, officials said on Sunday. This initiative was discussed during a recent meeting with the Department of Art, Culture, and Languages, an official statement said. The chief minister noted that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states, the statement added. The exchange would give children the opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles, and help foster mutual understanding and harmony, Gupta said, adding that such an initiative would significantly strengthen the nation's unity in diversity. Emphasising the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the national capital, the chief minister noted that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages can play a vital role in this endeavour by broadening the scope of its programmes and activities. Calling on the department to take its initiatives beyond designated locations and bring them to the general public to enhance public participation, Gupta directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. Officials were instructed to prepare a detailed report to support the promotion of India's languages in the capital. Additionally, Gupta called for organising events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatrical performances, and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja throughout the city to further involve the public. Highlighting Delhi's diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals and directed officials to involve artists from different states in these events. "Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity. We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it," she said.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta keen to promote art, culture of other states
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has emphasised the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the national capital, an official said on Sunday. She called for events such as women's art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances, and religious celebrations like Chhath Puja and Durga Puja to be organised across the city to increase public participation. The Chief Minister also said that efforts will be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states. At a recent meeting at the Delhi Secretariat, CM Gupta discussed measures to enrich Delhi's cultural landscape and involve all sections of society in cultural activities. 'Delhi is not merely the capital city but also a reflection of the country's cultural identity,' she said. 'We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it,' she said, adding that theatre and folk arts are powerful tools for spreading awareness and information, often more effectively than other forms of communication. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra, as well as various secretaries, deputy secretaries, and senior officials from different agencies. CM Gupta noted that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages can play a vital role in this endeavour by broadening the scope of its programmes and activities. According to the Chief Minister, the department must take its initiatives beyond designated locations and bring them to the general public to enhance public participation. She directed officials to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the respective states, as this would help generate greater public interest in these events. The Chief Minister noted that while the Department of Art, Culture and Languages has long promoted Delhi's cultural heritage, its reach must now be expanded. Highlighting Delhi's diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals and directed officials to involve artists from different states in these events.
