The State Government has decided to get documentation of all the traditional folk art and costumes of Chhattisgarh done.
Culture and Tourism Minister Ajay Chandrakar issued a directive to this effect, to the officers to prepare a work plan for the purpose.
In a departmental meeting held here, Chandrakar said that the move would be significant in terms of preserving the culture of the State. The plan will include documentation of regional folk dances like Karma, Dadariya and costumes of the artists. Other art forms will also be documented in the plan, the Minister added.
He issued instructions to the officers for maintenance and protection of Archeological sites and ancient monuments of the State. The Minister said that a letter will be written to the Director General of Police for the security of ancient monuments and places of Archeological significance.
Chandrakar further directed the officers to publish individual compilation of the life of great personalities of the State.
He said that along with cultural activities, the literary activities will also be promoted simultaneously in the State.
The Minister directed the officers to prepare a plan for protection and promotion of 58 preserved heritages of the State.
For development of Chhattisgarhi language, a Chhattisgarhi dictionary and books on Chhattisgarhi grammar should be prepared. The Department should approach renowned litterateur of different districts for their assistance in the work, he said.
Chandrakar instructed for beautification of museums established by the Archaeology department and for giving a modern look in terms of display and presentations at these museums.
The officers in the meeting informed the Minister that the work of beautification of Mahant Ghasidas Muesum in Raipur is going on while work plans are being prepared for beautification of other museums of the State. They further informed that Rs 14 lakh has been distributed among dependent artists under monthly financial assistance pension scheme and an assistance of Rs 13 lakh has been given to 75 artists from 'Kalakar Kalyan Kosh.' Chandrakar said that celebrated artists from different regions of the State should be given opportunity in State festivals and other festivals.
He instructed to upload new facts and regularly update the Departmental website.
Mahant Sarveshwardas library has been recognized as Central library by the State government and the officers should ensure that it is developed as an e-library, added Chandrakar.