The second meeting of the State Consultative Board of Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC Macay) was held in Raj Bhavan under the chairmanship of Governor Shekhar Dutt in the city on Tuesday.
Addressing the meeting, the Governor said that any dimension of Indian culture be it art or culture, or classical dance and music, literature or folklore, all are significant being the power of India and its identity. He said that the arts and attributes make a better human being. ‘It is imperative to generate more interest towards art and culture among children’.
‘It is creditable that SPIC Macay has been working relentlessly towards strengthening Indian culture and its founder Dr Kiran Seth had taken up the responsibility of furthering Indian art and culture’, Dutt said. He said that it is natural to be concerned about the popularity of Pop music among youth in the context of safeguarding our rich art and culture so that the cultural fabric of the country does not get diluted.
The Governor emphasized on the need for cultural exchange through artists in various fields in the country. He said that there are unique folklores in Chhattisgarh’s folk culture which are slowly getting extinct. Founder President of SPIC Macay Dr Kiran Seth said that the drive started 36 years ago has now taken a massive proportion. ‘listening to Indian classical music not only brings mental peace, it also augments capacity to concentrate’.
He said that schools and colleges can play a significant role in furthering SPIC Macay activities through the help of National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS). Dr Seth informed in the meeting about the music concert to be held in Bemetara between October 17 and 22 this year. Chief Secretary Sunil Kumar said that SPIC Macay had been doing outstanding work to further Indian culture.
He said that it is necessary to link youth from schools and universities with Indian classical music by preparing a Road Map. Vice Chancellor of Pandit Ravishankar University Prof S K Pandey said that the University will offer all possible assistance for furthering India art and culture through SPIC Macay. Vice Chancellor of Indira Art and Music University , Khairgarh, Mandvi Singh stressed the need for showcasing talent of Chhattisgarh’s artists outside the State.
Vice Chancellor of Dr C V Raman University, Bilaspur, Dr Surekha Thakkar said that Community Radio could be an ideal platform for promoting SPIC Macay activities. Vice Chancellor of Sarguja University B l Sharma stressed on the need to encourage SPIC Macay for upliftment of art. During the meeting, Chhattisgarh Housing Board Commissioner Sonmani Borah provided information on the efforts being made for promotion of cultural events in the State.