Jharkhand

• 01 Sep 2023

Literature, Music, Drama & Fine Arts Academy will be formed in Jharkhand, draft of rules prepared

Why in News?

As per information received from media on August 31, 2023, the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Jharkhand under the Department of Tourism, Art Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs, Jharkhand has formulated a draft Proposal cum Manual for the formation of Sahitya Academy, Sangeet Natak Akademy and Lalit Kala Academy in Jharkhand.

Key Points:

• According to the information, 22 years after the formation of Jharkhand as a separate state, it has been decided to form 'Jharkhand State Sahitya Academy', 'Jharkhand State Sangeet Natya Academy' and 'Jharkhand State Lalit Kala Academy'.
• Its responsibility has been handed over to the Department of Tourism, Art-Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs. Jharkhand Directorate of Cultural Affairs under the department has prepared the draft of the proposal cum rules for the formation of the three academies.
• However, before taking its approval from the cabinet, the state government has sought suggestions, ideas etc. from the eminent artists, litterateurs, cultural workers, theater workers etc. in the proposal for formation of the Academy, so that no error remains in its formation. For this, the Directorate of Cultural Affairs has set time till September 11, 2023.
• Once satisfactory suggestions/ideas are received, they will be included in the proposal/rules and finalized. Persons giving suggestions or ideas can download the prepared proposal cum format manual from the website of the Directorate (www.jharkhandculture.com) and submit their suggestions or ideas by hand/registered post/courier to the Directorate office at MDI Bhawan Dhurwa or then you can also send it to the e-mail of the Directorate ([e-mail]).
• It is known that since the formation of a separate state, there has been a demand through various organizations for the formation of a Sahitya, Sangeet and Lalit Kala Academy along with literature in Jharkhand. Establishment Struggle (Ad-hoc) Committee has been formed for the formation of Sahitya Academy. Sangharsh Committee Chairman Shiromani Mahato along with MLA Vinod Singh and artist Basu Bihari had also met Chief Minister Hemant Soren & demanded the formation of all three academies. Chief Minister Soren had assured the members that action would be taken in this direction soon.