New Delhi, July 16: Padma Shri Balwant Thakur, an eminent theatre director and cultural icon from Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday met Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, at his official residence in New Delhi.A statement during the meeting, Thakur passionately pleaded for substantial and targeted support for the revival and development of arts and culture in the Union Territory of J&K. Having devoted his life to the service of art and culture, Thakur shared his visionary roadmap for the holistic cultural upliftment of the region. Drawing upon decades of hands-on experience in managing and promoting the arts of J&K, he urged the Union Minister to consider J&K under a special cultural provision, similar to the model adopted for the North Eastern states, in order to address the long-standing neglect of the region’s rich cultural heritage. A key point raised in the discussion was the pending demand for a regional centre of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Jammu. Despite previous efforts, including course module structuring and identification of local collaborators, the proposal has not materialised on the ground. Thakur emphasised that such a centre is vital for nurturing talent and institutionalising theatre education in the region.
Balwant Thakur meets Union Minister for Tourism & Culture

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter
Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment
Stay Connected
Latest News
Recent Posts
- Srinagar Police Providing Frontline Assistance To Citizens Amid Ongoing Inclement Weather Conditions
- MLA Pampore Masoodi, SE Irrigation inspect Jhelum hotspots; sandbags placed to prevent breaches.
- Sakeena Itoo visits Lal Ded Hospital, B&J Hospital, Paediatric Hospital, SMHS Hospital Srinagar
- Jhelum crosses alert at Ram Munshi Bagh; SDRF evacuates houseboats, people told to avoid banks.
- “Extremely distressing”: President Droupadi Murmu on loss of lives in Vaishno Devi landslide