Prez Murmu calls for collective effort to strengthen India’s economic and cultural identity

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that in Indian tradition, art has always been regarded as a spiritual practice.

“We must all work together to strengthen India’s identity as both an economic and cultural power,” she emphasized.

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The President was addressing the award ceremony of the 64th National Exhibition of Art, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, in New Delhi.

She noted, “Art is not only a medium of aesthetic appreciation but also a powerful tool for enriching our cultural heritage and fostering a more sensitive society.”

On the occasion, President Murmu congratulated all the award winners and expressed confidence that their work would inspire many other artists. She appreciated that through their ideas, vision, and imagination, artists are portraying the image of a new India.

Highlighting the challenges faced by artists, the President stressed that they dedicate significant time, energy, and resources to create art. Fair prices for their works, she said, would not only encourage them but also inspire others to take up art as a profession.

She also commended the Lalit Kala Akademi for promoting the sale of artists’ creations, noting that such initiatives provide financial support and strengthen the country’s creative economy.

Urging art lovers to go beyond appreciation, President Murmu said they should also consider taking artworks home.