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| DB directs CS to ensure welfare of traditional art, folk artists | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Aug 1 : Division Bench of J&K High Court comprising Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Sanjay Dhar while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Covid-19, and examining the difficulties faced by several marginalized groups in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in the present matter, directed Chief Secretaries of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh to direct the Secretaries/authorities of the department concerned with the Social Welfare and Arts and Culture to take steps to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the traditional art and folk artists.
When the PIL came-up for hearing, Division Bench observed that the plight of one group which must be facing special difficulties on account of lockdown restrictions and the need for social distancing has escaped our notice.
DB further observed that so far as the Indian celebrations are concerned, local artists and musicians which include amongst others the traditional bandwallas; Dholak players/artists also associated in marriage processions/Barat who carry lights and decorations are an essential part of the festivities. The imposition of the lockdown and the social distancing norms has completely taken away the means of income of these artists.
DB directed appropriate steps for preservation of the art must also be taken and file a report in this regard before next date of hearing.
Regarding plight of classical artists, Division Bench further observed that it also does not need elaboration that as a result of social distancing norms and COVID-19 restrictions, performance in theater has completely ceased. As a result, classical art forms in dance and music which cater to audiences in theaters have come to a grinding halt.
DB further observed that Classical artist, in music and dance forms appear to have escape any consideration. Their welfare is completely unaddressed.
DB further observed that judicial notice can be taken of the measures which are being taken in foreign countries where public performances are being slowly reintroduced but in different format.
DB directed the Chief Secretary to place this issue before the appropriate authorities concerned with classical art and culture in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to look into the matter of preservation and promotion of the classical dance, music and art form and to take steps for the welfare and wellbeing of classical artists. DB also directed report in this regard shall be placed before this court before the next date of hearing. JNF |
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