Inaugural ceremony of the Kala Utsav 2023:-
The education minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the inaugural ceremony of the Kala Utsav 2023 as the chief guest today. “A developed India can be built only by giving a broad platform to every child of India according to his interest and talent ” Pradhan said.
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The “school education and literacy department‘ and “National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)” are organising the Kala Utsav 2023 from January 9 to 12 at National Bal Bhavan and the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi.
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Students are participating in ten events – vocal music (classical and traditional folk); instrumental music ; dance ; visual arts ; indigenous toys and games; and drama (solo acting) – in the Kala Utsav 2023.
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Around 700 students from 36 states and union territories, including students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will showcase their art forms in all these genres.
The valedictory function will be held on January, 12 where prize-winning students will be given the trophies.
NEP 2020 Emphasis on Arts :-
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Speaking at the occasion, Pradhan highlighted how the event connects the cultural diversity of the country by nurturing the creative and artistic talent of students. Emphasising on National Education Policy (NEP 2020) Pradhan said that the policy will mainstream play-based learning, sports, arts, crafts and all other creative endeavours.
These initiative will hone the talents, skills and overall development of the children in order to develop them as leaders of the 21st century. It is very essential part in holistic development of a student who is an asset for the nation.
Recent initiative of Uttarakhand government of “NO BAG DAY” every month is also a good initiative which should be adopted across whole country so that the schools become a place of fun along with learning.