Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar Orders Committee To Review Tamasha Art Center Renaming Proposal
**Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar Instructs Review on Naming of Sangeet Bari Art Center**
Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar has directed that a proposal concerning the non-use of the names ‘Loknatya’ and ‘Tamasha’ for the Sangeet Bari Art Center, as requested by the Tamasha Artists’ Association, be submitted to the previously constituted committee. This committee has been asked to provide its recommendation on renaming both the art center and Tamasha within the next 15 days.
**Meeting Held at P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy**
A meeting was convened at the P.L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, under the chairmanship of Minister Shelar to discuss various issues faced by Tamasha artists. The meeting was attended by key officials and stakeholders including:
– Vibhishan Chavre, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department
– A. Ni. Sakarkar, Deputy Secretary of the Home Department
– Balasaheb Sawant, Under Secretary
– Sambhajiraje Jadhav, President of the All India Lok Kalavant Marathi Tamasha Parishad
Advisors present at the meeting were: Khanduraj Gaikwad, Raghuvir Khedkar, Avishkar Mule, Kiran Kumar Dhavalpurikar, Sheshrao Gopal, Anand Bhise, and Sunil Wadekar.
**Committee to Address Grievances and Permit Issues**
Earlier, Minister Shelar had formed two separate committees to address the grievances of Tamasha and other art center artists in Maharashtra. Expanding the committee’s scope, the minister has now included the review and recommendation on the renaming proposal.
Additionally, Tamasha artists require various permits to perform in villages across the state. The committee has been tasked with proposing viable solutions to ease the permit process as well. A report covering all these issues is expected within 15 days.
This move aims to support Tamasha artists by resolving their concerns and ensuring the cultural heritage thrives with respect and recognition.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/cultural-affairs-minister-ashish-shelar-orders-committee-to-review-tamasha-art-center-renaming-proposal
