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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.

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. (ANI)
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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