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Delhi Government Orders Sweeping Regional Cultural Programs

She said the programs will integrate state cultures into Delhi’s public life through festivals, language teaching, student exchanges, heritage outreach.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a July 20 meeting of the Department of Art, Culture and Languages to advance the DELIGHT Summit’s ₹117 crore cultural roadmap
  • Citywide events will feature women’s art exhibitions, artist camps, music and dance festivals, theatre performances and regional religious celebrations
  • Officials have been instructed to explore non-Hindi language instruction in schools to deepen students’ understanding of diverse state identities
  • A Student Exchange Programme with other states will give Delhi children opportunities to experience different cultures and lifestyles firsthand
  • Heritage outreach will spotlight about 75 lesser-known historical sites to boost public awareness and conservation efforts