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Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: The state will soon have a Kalamandal Project for promotion of artistes in various fields.
“The state government is in the process of taking up a Kalamandal Project to provide a prestigious platform to artistes of all forms,” said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while inaugurating the 9th Film Festival on Art and Artists of JD Centre of Art at Idcol Auditorium here.
Underlining the state government’s commitment to promote all forms of art, the Chief Minister said there is also an initiative to set up a permanent art gallery in the state capital.
Patnaik appreciated the initiatives of JDCA to organise annual film festivals for showing documentaries on various forms of art and eminent artists of the country.
“I believe it will be a great learning experience. It will certainly be inspiring to our youngsters who want to pursue art in life. The documentation of art and artists makes a great contribution to the history of our art,” Patnaik said.
The CM added the collections of art objects and documentary films by JD Centre are a visual delight and serve as a reminder of our cultural wealth.
“JD Centre has been persistently endeavouring to keep people engaged in the aesthetics of life,” the Chief Minister added.
Describing the cultural splendour of Orissa, the CM said, “Orissa is a state that is deeply rooted in art. From the majestic temples of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konark to intricate patta paintings to pure tribal art, Orissa is a journey through art. Our art and culture make us special as a people that understand life and its true aesthetic sense.”
The CM complimented JDCA chairman Jatin Das for his efforts towards making JDCA a prestigious centre of art. “Collection of art, its cataloguing, preservation and displaying them to public at times is not easy. It needs lifetime devotion and commitment of a person like Jatin Das to bring such dreams to life,” he said.
Noted actor Nandita Das was among the personalities attending the event, apart from tourism minister Ashok Panda, JDCA chairman Jatin Das, tourism and culture secretary Aravind Padhee, and executive director of JDCA Abasar Beuria.