By Pervez Bari, TwoCircles.net,
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to give award worth Rs.51,000 for the person making distinguished contribution to Malwa’s art, literature and culture.
Chouhan made this announcement while inaugurating five-day Malwa Utsav by Lok Sanskriti Manch at Indore. As many as 450 craftsmen from all over India are displaying pieces of their arts and crafts at this fair. Besides, folk artistes from 12 states would come out with their enchanting performances.
While addressing the function, Chouhan said that Malwa has carved out a its distinctive niche in every sector. It has given towering personalities in every field. The Malwa Utasav is being organised to honour artistes. Every possible assistance would be given for promotion of arts and culture.
Those present at the inaugural function included Public Works Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, Indore Mayor Dr Umashish Sharma, Chairman of Khadi Evam Gramodyog Board Satyanarayan Sattan, Chairman of Indore Development Authority Madhu Verma and people’s representatives. ([email protected])