Rajasthan

• 06 Sep 2021

‘Miliye Sarkar se’: A unique Virtual Series

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• On September 5, 2021, Rajasthan Foundation started a unique virtual series called 'Miliye Sarkar Se'.
• Through this initiative migrants from different states of the country and abroad will be able to interact directly with the ministers and other representatives of the Rajasthan state government.

Key Points

• In the first episode of this series of conversations with the representatives of the state government, State Urban Development and Housing Minister Shanti Dhariwal gave detailed information about the development works and future plans of the state government to the migrant Rajasthanis through a webinar.
• In this first episode of 'Meet Sarkar Se' program, many expatriates from the country and abroad shared their views on various aspects of medical, health, education, road and economic and social development in Rajasthan in front of Minister Dhariwal.
• The 'Meet Sarkar Se' program will not only provide an opportunity to the migrants to know closely about the development work being done in their state, but also it will outline the contribution of migrants in the investment opportunities being explored by the government in Rajasthan.
• Underlining the role of migrant Rajasthanis in dealing with the corona epidemic, the Foundation commissioner said that all kinds of support was provided to the state government by the migrants for setting up oxygen plants in the state, sending liquid oxygen, through Rajasthan Foundation.

'Sustain by Cartist' Exhibition

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• On September 5, 2021, the Art and Culture Minister of Rajasthan, Dr. B.D. Kalla inaugurated the 'Sustain by Cartist' art exhibition at Alankar Gallery of Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK). The exhibition will be held till September 12.

Key Points

• This exhibition is a unique display of art and decor items made using junk. Cartist in association with Jawahar Kala Kendra has started this initiative to promote upcycling of auto parts using used car parts and automotive waste and curate designer furniture.
• This unique initiative named 'Sustain by Cartist' will be extended to 33 districts of Rajasthan for a month. Workshops and exhibitions will be organized in all districts in collaboration with local artisans.
• In this unique initiative by Cartist, the old vehicles, which have become junk and which are thrown in the junk, have been fully utilized. Every part of the vehicle like tyre, grille, hood, seat etc. has been used to make furniture and decoration items in this exhibition.
• These scrap parts have been used to create artworks, so that all new artists can be inspired to use many such materials to give it an art form.