HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, today, inaugurated Kala Utsav 2018, a 4-day long National level competition for school students. "Sports and art are one of the biggest contributions of human beings to the society. They are one of the biggest treasure too and nurturing our students in the areas right from the beginning should be the focus area of schools," he said. 370 students from across the country will compete in Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Dancing, and Painting. "One girl and one boy from each state and Union Territory will compete in each of the competitions. Students representing Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Samiti will also be competing," a senior HRD Ministry official said.
The inauguration event was held at Bal Bhavan, Delhi where the Union Minister also inaugurated a Sports Centre.
While the events will be held at Bal Bhavan from December 12 to December 14, the prize distribution ceremony will be held at Siri Fort Auditorium.
Kala Utsav was started in 2015 and since then has been regularly organised every year, that is, 2016 and 2017 as a celebration of art forms in the school system. The competitions are held at District, State and National level and are open to class 9, 10, 11, and 12 students from any government, government-aided and private school.
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All the winners (first, second and third) will be awarded with cash prize, a trophy and medals in each art form. All participants will be given a certificate of participation.
The first prize winner in each art form will be given a cash prize of Rs. 25,000, second prize winner will be given a cash prize of Rs. 20,000, and the third prize winner will be given a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.
(With Inputs From PTI)
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