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Nagpur to Digitize Vidarbha's Folk Arts
8 Jun
Summary
- Nagpur to house a new sub-centre for cultural preservation.
- Digital archiving will preserve folk arts and tribal traditions.
- The centre will foster local artists and promote research.
Vidarbha's vibrant cultural heritage is poised for a digital preservation effort with the upcoming establishment of a sub-centre in Nagpur. This facility, under the Union ministry of culture's Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), will be dedicated to documenting and archiving the region's folk arts, tribal culture, and traditional knowledge systems.
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital repository, including e-resources and virtual exhibitions. This will ensure that folk traditions, oral histories, music, and handicrafts are preserved and made accessible for future generations. The Nagpur sub-centre will serve the broader Vidarbha region and surrounding tribal areas.
Beyond preservation, the centre intends to stimulate cultural activities and opportunities. It plans to host the Vidarbha Cultural Festival and national dialogue series, bringing together artists, researchers, and educationists. This will also encourage scholarly research into Indian traditions and folk culture.
