Udaipur, 15 Feb, 2025: Culture plays an undeniable role in enhancing the quality of human life and is essential for building a healthy and prosperous society. With this vision, the state government has taken initiatives to enrich the cultural heritage of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of a Classical Music Evening at Rajarshi Kalakshetra, Udaipur, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy highlighted the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting cultural traditions. The event was organized by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs (ICA).
In his speech, the Finance Minister emphasized that India is home to diverse communities, and the government is working to strengthen interstate cultural exchanges. He also mentioned specific initiatives aimed at culturally enriching Udaipur, underscoring the importance of collective efforts from both the government and the public.
Vice Chairman of the State Cultural Advisory Committee, Subrata Chakraborty, stated that the government is working to decentralize cultural events by extending them to district levels, with this Classical Music Evening in Udaipur being a part of that initiative. Director of the ICA Department, Bimbisar Bhattacharya, delivered the welcome speech, acknowledging Tripura’s rich and diverse cultural identity, which has gained national recognition. The event was presided over by Debal Debroy, Chairperson of the Gomati Zilla Parishad, and was attended by MLA Jitendra Majumdar along with other dignitaries.
The evening featured performances by eminent artists. Renowned Kathak dancer Vidushi Shashwati Sen (Delhi), recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, mesmerized the audience with her graceful performance. Tripura Bhushan awardee Pandit Subal Biswas showcased his expertise in violin, while tabla maestro Subrata Talukdar delivered a remarkable performance. The audience was also treated to a soulful vocal recital by acclaimed singer Padmamoulishwar Aditya.
The event concluded with the felicitation of the performing artists with traditional ceremonial scarves (uttariya) and floral tributes, marking another successful step toward promoting classical music and dance in the state.
