Mysuru to be promoted as global hub for art and culture, says Shivakumar

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the State government was committed to preserving and promoting Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage, art, literature, and the glory of the Kannada land.

He was speaking after inaugurating the Dasara cultural programmes and conferring the State Sangeetha Vidwan Award on veteran classical vocalist and writer Mysuru Nagamani Srinath on the palace premises in Mysuru on Sunday evening.

Describing Mysuru as the cradle of art forms and the cultural capital of Karnataka, Mr. Shivakumar said efforts would be made to further develop the city as a major destination for promoting artistes from across the country and abroad.

“Our government’s basic philosophy is achievement through empowerment, development through awareness, equality through culture and peace through equality,” he said.

Dr. Nagamani Srinath, who has dedicated 65 years to music, was honoured with the Sangeetha Vidwan Award in recognition of her contribution to classical music and literature.