Chhattisgarh's tableau has been once again selected for Republic Day programme in New Delhi, where it will be displayed at Rajpath on January 26.
The tableau will capture the glimpse of contributions made by Chhattisgarh's world famous Indira Art and Music University Khairagarh in the field of art and music.
“It has been selected by the Expert Committee of Defence Ministry,’’ a statement of Chhattisgarh Government informed.
Chief Minister Raman Singh has congratulated people of state for the achievement and said that Khairagarh Art and Music University has established its identity as excellent institute of art and music since year 1956.
Secretary, Public Relations Department Ganesh Mishra informed that Chhattisgarh's tableau was selected by Expert Committee after it cleared six difficult rounds of the selection process.
In these rounds, theme, design, 3D model and music etc of the tableau were examined and thereafter final selection was made. It is noteworthy that after tough competition between tableaus of all 28 states of the country, tableau of 15 States has been selected for procession on Rajpath to be organized on Republic Day. He told that after formation of the state, Chhattisgarh's tableau secured first position in year 2006 and third position in year 2010 and 2013.
Director, Public Relations department, Rajesh Sukumar Toppo informed that Chhattisgarh's tableau is dedicated to one of the most ancient music and fine art universities of Asia.
“Even in this era of globalization, this university which was established in year 1956 is working dedicatedly and actively towards its artistic, educational and cultural goals in the field of music and fine arts,’’ Toppo informed..
The university is living up to its commitment of establishing a connection between traditional and modern art, for students from all over the world. The university is fostering education and research work in the field of music, classical music, Indian classical musical instrument, Indian folk dances, folk music, traditional sculpture, drawing and its history.