Inaugurating Kala Utsav on the theme of `Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ at Bal Bhawan in New Delhi today, Union HRD Minister Smt. Smriti Irani said that Kala Utsav is a unique platform which provides an opportunity to learn about the art, culture and language of various States and UTs of the country at one place. Extending her greetings to about 1400 participating students from across the country, teachers, parents and members of jury, she said that participants who have come to showcase their various forms of art and culture with a competitive spirit should go back to their respective places by instilling a spirit of cooperation with each other.
2. Kala Utsav started with the vision & support of Hon’ble PM on 4th September when he inaugurated its website. Kala Utsav seeks to enhance the life skills of the participants and prepare them as ambassadors of Indian culture besides integrating art in education.
3. The Minister congratulated all the parents and teachers along with those who have contributed in showcasing the talents of the students through the medium of art. She also expressed her sincere thanks to the President of India, Vice-President and Speaker, Lok Sabha who have spared time from their busy schedule and agreed to meet the students.
4. The Minister mentioned that on 11th December i.e. the day of prize giving ceremony, Nobel laureate Dr. Kailash Satyarthi, dance exponent Smt. Sonal Man Singh and renowned author Mr. Ruskin Bond will grace the occasion. She also appreciated the e-books prepared by participants and exhorted them to learn art, culture and history of various States through the e-books.
5. Dignitaries present on the occasion included Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Dr. S.C. Khuntia, Additional Secretary, Smt. Reena Ray, Director, NCERT, Dr. Hrushikesh Senapaty.
2. Kala Utsav started with the vision & support of Hon’ble PM on 4th September when he inaugurated its website. Kala Utsav seeks to enhance the life skills of the participants and prepare them as ambassadors of Indian culture besides integrating art in education.
3. The Minister congratulated all the parents and teachers along with those who have contributed in showcasing the talents of the students through the medium of art. She also expressed her sincere thanks to the President of India, Vice-President and Speaker, Lok Sabha who have spared time from their busy schedule and agreed to meet the students.
4. The Minister mentioned that on 11th December i.e. the day of prize giving ceremony, Nobel laureate Dr. Kailash Satyarthi, dance exponent Smt. Sonal Man Singh and renowned author Mr. Ruskin Bond will grace the occasion. She also appreciated the e-books prepared by participants and exhorted them to learn art, culture and history of various States through the e-books.
5. Dignitaries present on the occasion included Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Dr. S.C. Khuntia, Additional Secretary, Smt. Reena Ray, Director, NCERT, Dr. Hrushikesh Senapaty.
Courtesy: pib.nic.in
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