CM emphasises need for language promotion to foster national unity

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday emphasised the importance of promoting and expanding the art and culture of various states across the Capital through the promotion of other languages and student exchange programmes. She directed the Department of Art, Culture and Languages to ensure that regional festivals celebrated in Delhi include artists from the other states as it would help generate greater public interest in these events.

The CM also said efforts would be made to explore possibilities for teaching non-Hindi languages to children in Delhi, enabling them to understand the social and cultural identities of other states.

She added that the Department of Art, Culture and Languages had long promoted Delhi’s cultural heritage, its reach must now be expanded, and called for events such as women’s art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances and religious celebrations such as Chhath Puja and Durga Puja to be organised across the city to increase public participation.

Highlighting Delhi’s diverse population, she emphasised the growing celebration of regional festivals and directed officials to involve artists from different states in these events.

“Delhi is not merely the Capital city but also a reflection of the country’s cultural identity. We want the art and culture of various states to reach every street and for every individual to feel connected to it,” Gupta said.

The CM also proposed launching an exchange programme with students from other states as it would give them the opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles and help foster mutual understanding and harmony.

She also acknowledged that in addition to maintaining monuments of national importance, the department is preserving around 75 lesser-known heritage sites, including Malcha Mahal, Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal, Ghalib Ki Haveli, Dwarka Baoli, Kuli Khan’s Tomb, Bara Lao Ka Gumbad, Baradari and the Dara Shikoh Library.

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