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Lucknow, March 11 (HS). Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh distributed kits of musical instruments like Dholak, Harmonium, Majira, Ghunghru and Jhinka to 18 village heads of 18 mandals. He said that in the next phase, musical instruments will be given to 69 thousand gram sabhas of Uttar Pradesh.
Jaiveer Singh was addressing on the occasion of distribution of musical instruments to Gram Panchayats under the Folk Artist Instrument Scheme in a program organized by the Culture Department in the premises of Sangeet Natak Academy, Gomtinagar. He said that the state government has taken a unique initiative to promote the folk music and heritage of rural areas.
He said that in future, sets of musical instruments will be provided to all the gram sabhas of the state in a phased manner. He said that due to the increasing influence of mobile, rural culture and style of folk music has been affected. To keep it alive, the state government has decided to provide musical instruments to the gram panchayats.
The Tourism Minister said that the unique tradition of folk singing has been going on in the villages for centuries. With the advent of mobile phones, folk arts and musical instruments are gradually reaching the verge of extinction. It is the responsibility of all of us to save this folk heritage and rich culture. Folk culture has very deep roots. Village and countryside have their own unique style. Through this, the fabric of social unity, brotherhood and social harmony is maintained. He said that in the modern era, due to mobile phones, people are becoming isolated, which is not a good sign for our public life and culture.
Jaiveer Singh said that folk music and artists work to strengthen social unity. The state government has taken the initiative to provide kits to gram panchayats to keep folk music, art and instruments alive. Gradually musical instruments will be made available in all gram panchayats. While on one hand this will promote social harmony, on the other hand it will also be possible to make the ancient heritage alive and pass it on to the next generation. He said that village development and participation in the mainstream of the nation begins from the village itself. The soul of India resides in the villages.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary Culture and Tourism Mukesh Meshram said that folk arts are becoming extinct in the mobile era. In earlier times, singing and playing took place on the occasion of different rituals. He said that musical instruments are being distributed to enliven rural folk culture.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor of Bhatkhande Culture University Mandvi Singh, Assistant Director Culture Renu Rang Bharti and Ahirwar, along with social representative of Vichar Parivar Shri Ram Kripal Singh Bhadauria and other officials were present.