World renowned Tansen Samaroh, dedicated to the pillar of Indian classical music, Tansen will be held from December 22 to 26 in Gwalior. This musical extravaganza is organized to pay tributes to Tansen, one of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar. Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy has been organizing this event for the past 93 years. In recent years the Academy has been organizing it in collaboration with Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
A meeting, chaired by SN Roopla, the Divisional Commissioner was held today to discuss about the preparations for the event that has been attracting artists from all over the world. The Divisional Commissioner instructed the officers to see that the all arrangements are up to the mark. The meeting, held at Moti Mahal was attended by Rakesh Singh Jadon, Chairman, SADA, Prof lovely Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Raja Man Singh Tomar Music and Art University, Rahul Jain, Collector, Ashish SP, Gwalior, PK Jha, Director of Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy, among others. The Divisional Commissioner instructed the officials to make proper arrangements for the artist at the Tomb of Tansen where the event will be held.
The members who participated in the meeting gave their view points. Jadon, Chairman, SADA opined that the prize money should be increased. The organizing committee will appraise the Academy and Government about this proposal. Collector Rahul Jain instructed the Corporation officials to present mementos along with Shawl and Sri Phal to the artists. He instructed officials to set up a control room in the vicinity of the event for convenience.
The collector also told them to display the contact numbers of all concerned officials in the Control room. Gwalior SP Ashish said that the Gwalior police are committed to provide full security to the music event.