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ART AND CULTURE - September 2023

Sep 2023

Mar 17, 2024

Two-day Flower Food Festival of New Delhi Municipal Council

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organised a two-day Flower Food Festival at the Palika Services Officers Institute in Chanakyapuri.
The festival promised a unique gastronomical experience, featuring food with the special flavour of flowers.
The festival marked the culmination of a series of successful events, including tulip festival, music in the park, rose festival, and flower festival, which garnered widespread acclaim from diverse segments of society.
The objective behind organisation of such programmes by NDMC in its area is to familiarise the people about our traditional seasonal cooking with the flavour of flowers.

Mar 16, 2024

Parshottam Rupala Releases Book on Sagar Parikrama at Rajkot, Gujarat

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, released a book and video titled "Sagar Parikrama" at the Engineering Association in Rajkot, Gujarat. The event graced by the presence of the Union Minister for States of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, L. Murugan, and other dignitaries.
The book aims to chronicle the Sagar Parikrama Yatra, encompassing diverse elements such as the maritime route, cultural and geographical explorations, and notable impacts from all 12 phases of the journey. It contains seven chapters covering the genesis of Sagar Parikrama, an overview of the journey along the West and East coasts, and key takeaways.
The book provides insights into the challenges faced by coastal fishermen, their culture, religious and traditional fisheries heritage of India. Additionally, a video documentary captures all activities, events, and interactions of the Union Minister with beneficiaries, showcasing the challenges encountered during the Sagar Parikrama.

Mar 13, 2024

Simdega District Hosts First-Ever Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela

For the first time, the district of Simdega in Jharkhand hosted the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela, a national-level agricultural science fair. The event organised by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa (New Delhi), was held at the Albert Ekka Stadium from March 10 to 12, 2024, marking a significant stride towards realising the vision of a prosperous farmer community.
The mela aimed to encourage the adoption of modern agricultural techniques and entrepreneurship among farmers. Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasised the government's focus on increasing farmers' incomes through these practices.

Mar 12, 2024

ASI Unveils Revamped Website, Sign MoUs under 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0'

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unveiled its revamped website, with an aim to seek wider engagement of people with the country's rich cultural heritage.
The ASI also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various agencies for the adoption of monuments under the 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0' programme.
The revamped website launch event took place at the National Museum and Union Minister for Culture G. Kishan Reddy joined the event virtually.

Mar 09, 2024

Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 Inaugurated in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur grandly inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur on March 5, 2024. Chief Guests Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid graced the occasion as chief guests.
Anurag Thakur cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Kheloge Toh Khiloge' as the inspiration for organizing the grand event of Mahakumbh. The MP Khel Mahakumbh has become the biggest platform for players from the Hamirpur parliamentary constituency to showcase their talent.
After its two successful editions, Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 was inaugurated at the Luhnu Cricket Ground in Bilaspur. In the first edition, 40,000 people participated, while the second edition saw 45,000 participants. The target for the third edition is the participation of 75,000 players.

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