Tribal society is the backbone of Indian culture - Minister Sushri Thakur
Wednesday - July 7, 2021 10:47 pm ,
Category : MADHYA PRADESH
Bhopal 07 July 2021: Tribal society of Madhya Pradesh is the backbone of Indian culture. Tribal society has saved Indian values through its paintings by staying connected with Indian culture and rites. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Spirituality, Sushri Usha Thakur was addressing the inauguration program of 'Chitra Shivir' focused on the painters of Bhil and Gond community at the Tribal Museum, Bhopal. Sushri Thakur said that 'Chitra Shivir' has been organized to promote the sacred tradition of beautiful paintings of the tribal society and to give due value and respect to the artists for their hard work. Sushri Thakur inaugurated the Shivir by drawing on canvas along with renowned Bhili painter Bhuri Bai. Sushri Thakur also honored Bhuri Bai for her contribution in the field of art by giving a shawl and shriphal and welcomed all the invited artists with a bouquet.
Principal Secretary Culture Sheo Shekhar Shukla informed that 'Chitra Shivir' focused on 'Glory of Nature in Tradition' is being organized by Gond and Bhili painters by Janjateeya Lok Kala Evam Boli Vikas Academy of Culture Department. In the 'Chitra Shivir', the public will be able to buy paintings from the private collection of more than 70 invited painters. Shukla informed that the An online platform will be made available by the Department of Culture and Tourism by creating a portal for selling and buying paintings of tribal artists. On this portal, artists will be able to upload the photo of their artwork along with the price. Unique ID of each painting will be generated, which will give copyright rights to the painter. The more times the painter's picture get sold, the royalty will come in his account. This work is being done by the Madhya Pradesh government with the aim of protecting the rights and income of tribal artists.
On the occasion of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' under 'Gamak' series, 'Chitra Shivir' will be displayed for the visitors from 12 noon to 6 pm from 7 to 11 July. Including Director Culture Aditi Kumar Tripathi invited painters and concerned officials were present on this occasion – Window to News
