JAMMU, Jun 7: Bhartiya Kala Sangam (BKS), Jammu, today organized a Dogri Folk Music Workshop and cultural programme with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under its Repertory Grant scheme. The event was held at Government High School, Raipur Satwari, Jammu, where a large number of students participated and witnessed the programme.
Addressing the gathering, T. R. Sharma, Chairman of Bhartiya Kala Sangam, informed the audience that BKS has been actively functioning since 1980 with the sole objective of promoting and preserving the Dogri language and culture of the Dogra region of Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that over the past four decades, the organization has presented numerous cultural programmes based on Dogri folk music and dances, literary activities, and felicitation ceremonies honouring eminent personalities from various fields.
Appreciating the financial support extended by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi, he said that such assistance has enabled Bhartiya Kala Sangam to organize a variety of programmes aimed at promoting the Dogri language and cultural heritage.
The Headmaster of the school, Chowdhry, expressed gratitude to Bhartiya Kala Sangam for conducting the workshop and imparting basic knowledge of music and singing to the students. She also appreciated the organization’s efforts in presenting an enchanting cultural programme featuring eminent artists associated with All India Radio and Doordarshan.
The programme was organized under the overall supervision of Vaishno Devi, President of Bhartiya Kala Sangam.
The artists who performed during the programme included Tilak Raj Tagotra, Marina Jamwal, Ravi Raghuvanshi, and Deepak, among others.
At the conclusion of the programme, Ramesh Singh Chib, Director of Bhartiya Kala Sangam, presented the vote of thanks. He expressed sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi, for its financial support under the Repertory Grant scheme. He also thanked the Education Department and the Headmaster of the school for providing the platform and cooperation necessary for the successful conduct of the programme.