Aakar - 2025" Traditional Crafts and Arts Training Camp (From May 15 to May 31, 2025) The "Aakar - 2025" Traditional Arts and Craft training Camp, organized annually by the Department of Culture and Languages, Government of Chhattisgarh, will be held this year as well, with the objective of preserving, promoting, raising awareness, and generating interest in traditional crafts and arts. The camp will take place from May 15 to May 31, 2025, in two shifts: Morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and Evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum Campus, Civil Lines, Raipur. Interested trainees will receive training from renowned and expert art gurus in several disciplines such as: Fine Art, Drama, Sketching, Canvas Painting, Jute Craft, Mehndi Art, Godna (Tattoo) Art, Chhattisgarhi Jewelry and Tribal Wooden Art, Bharathari, Nacha and Folk Dance-Songs, Tribal Dance and Songs, Sand Art, Rice Jewelry and Dry Flower Art, Dhokra Craft, Musical Instrument Training and Making, Terracotta, and Chhattisgarhi Cuisine. The registration fee shall be Rs. 200/-, which can be submitted at the Aakar Training Office 2025. Post submission of fees the training ID card shall be provided. Special concessions will be given to differently-abled and orphaned children. For further information about the training camp, you can contact Directorate of Culture and Languages, Sector-27, Commercial Complex, Second Floor, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, during office hours, or through email: sanskriti.rajbhasha@gmail.com and the Website: www.cgculture.in The application form can also be downloaded from the website. The artworks created by the trainees will be exhibited on the last day, and certificates will be awarded to each participant. For any other queries, you can contact during office hours at Phone: 0771-2995629/ 2537404. Deputy Director Culture and Official Language

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Inviting nomination for State Awards 2024 by Department of Culture and Language, Govt. of Chhattisgarh The Department of Culture and Language, Govt. of Chhattisgarh is pleased to announce the call for entries for 12 prestigious awards – 11 State-level and 1 National award. Individuals and organizations are invited to submit their nominations in the prescribed format by 5th October 2024. All entries must be sent via registered post to: The Directorate of Culture and Language, Second Floor, Commercial Complex, Sector-27, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh – 492002. For further details and to access the comprehensive guidelines, please visit our official website www.cgculture.in. Format for nomination: ? Name, address and mobile no. of the applicant ? Date of birth and age ? Details of proposer (if applicable) ? Short description of the achievements of Applicant ? Brief details of awards won- International National State District ? Whether NOC from General Administrative Department is attached in case of government employee (Yes/ No) Details of the awards are as follow: S. No. Name of the Award Field 1. Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Award - Hindi Literature 2. Dau Mandraji Award - Folk Theatre and Folk Art 3. Chakradhar Award - Classical Music and Dance 4. Chhattisgarh NRI Award - Social Welfare, Literature, Human Resources, Institutions, or Economic Contributions by Non-Resident Indians outside the country 5. Kishore Sahu Award -Creative Writing, Direction, Acting, Screenplay Writing in Hindi/ Chhattisgarhi film industry 6. Kishore Sahu National Award - Best Direction in Hindi/ Chhattisgarhi film industry 7. Devdas Banjare Memorial Award - Folk Dance 8. Devdas Banjare Memorial Panthi Dance Award - Panthi Dance 9. Lala Jagdalpuri Literature Award - Regional Literature/ Folk Poetry 10. Laxman Masturiya Award - Chhattisgarhi Folk Song 11. Khuman Sao Award - Chhattisgarhi Folk Music 12. Habib Tanvir Award - Contemporary Theatre (Chhattisgarhi/ Hindi/ Other Language) In recognition of achievements and long-term dedication in the aforementioned fields, the selected recipient will be honored with the State Award during the Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day “Rajyotsav” Ceremony on 6th November 2024.