Govt will encourage artistes & art forms: KTR

Hyderabad, Nov.5: IT Minister K T Rama Rao today emphasized the need for encouraging artists in the State. Participating in a Telangana Kala Mela at People’s Plaza here, KTR said the State has become popular for various art forms that reflect Telangana culture and tradition. The presentation of the art forms shows Hyderabad in a different picture, KTR said. Stating that there was a need for supporting artists, the minister said the Telangana Government would encourage the art forms to the core and bring every artist to the limelight. The IT minister also stated that Hyderabad should be reshaped into an attractive and beautified city with all facilities. For this, the artists and art forms will be encouraged in a big way, he maintained. KTR also asked the GHMC officials to protect government assets and take stringent measures against those indulging in wall writings. He expressed displeasure at the wall writings that appear at main roads and thoroughfares which was not good. The GHMC should not hesitate and remain ideal by taking serious action against TRS leaders and activists for involving in wall writings. KTR exhorted the people to shoulder the responsibility to keep Hyderabad city beautiful.