Endorsing artists: Cultural activities to be promoted

Chohan said that the provincial government is drafting a comprehensive policy for the welfare of artists

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Fayyaz ul Chohan, on Friday said that Rs80 million which have been allocated in the budget for artists will be distributed in a justified manner and cultural activities will be promoted through the Artists Support Fund. He expressed these views while talking to artists at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). Chohan said that the provincial government is drafting a comprehensive policy for the welfare, prosperity and development of artists to provide them more opportunities to utilise their talent. He informed that the database of artists is being made at the provincial level and this database will help the government provide facilities to artist keeping in view their experience, eligibility and performance. He said recommendations are also being sought from the artists to provide modern facilities to the cultural sector of the province and he was personally having meetings with them for this purpose.  

Published in The Express Tribune, October 13^th, 2018.