Patna: Providing Bihar’s artists with a wider national platform and promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage will be priorities for the state govt, art and culture minister Pramod Kumar said at a meeting in Kolkata on Thursday.Held at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), the meeting focused on promoting Bihar’s art, cultural traditions and historical legacy through various activities. Proposals for 10 cultural programmes to be organised in Bihar during the financial year 2026-27 were presented at the meeting.The proposed programmes will include theatre and drama, music events, cultural festivals and other activities showcasing the state’s diverse artistic traditions.Discussions also centred on providing greater opportunities to folk artists, traditional musicians and theatre practitioners, while promoting Bihar’s cultural identity beyond the state.“Bihar’s art and culture reflect our glorious civilisation, historical traditions and social consciousness. Preserving this heritage, encouraging artists and giving Bihar’s art a new identity across the country are among the govt’s priorities,” Kumar said.He added that the proposed programmes would create more opportunities for artists and bring the state’s cultural heritage to a wider audience.The meeting was attended by EZCC director Sudesh Sharma, deputy director (programmes) Tapas Kumar Samantaray and other officials.After the meeting, Kumar visited Indian Museum and Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata, where he explored various aspects of art, creative expression and cultural heritage.
