Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday said that the State Government has decided to soon open a College of Fine Arts in Himachal. Addressing the Himachal Pradesh Students Union of Panjab University here, Virbhadra Singh said, “The bright side of art, folklores and folk culture is fast losing grounds in the fast moving world and the State Government has decided to open a College of Fine Arts soon in the State. It will help in restoring and reviving the old art and culture. It will also go in to strength the rich cultural heritage of the state”.
Himachal Pradesh Students Union of Panjab University on Sunday organised an annual cultutal-cum-prize distribution function “Ek Shaam Himachal Ke Naam” at Panjab University here which was presided over by the Chief Minister. He also lauded the efforts of the Union in furthering the rich and diversified cultural aspects of Himachal Pradesh at the seat of learning in Panjab University. He said that the students of the Union were the ambassadors of Himachali culture and these traditions should be kept alive.The Chief Minister also released a souvenir on the occasion. He announced Rs2.5 lakhs for cultural activities of HPSU. Vikramaditya Singh, president, State Youth Congress lauded the social and welfare activities of HPSU in Panjab University. He said that the youth of the country played an important role in building a strong nation and youth were the future of the country.