Kerala Cultural Centre New Delhi

PROPOSAL FOR STARTING A KERALA CULTURAL CENTRE AT DELHI

Back Ground

Kerala has a spectacular heritage of performing , ritual, folk and classical arts. Our language and literature also have a vide acclaim. In order to promote the language , literature, art, culture, tradition and tourism of Kerala, establishment of a cultural centre in the capital city should be a befitting thought. Since one third of our total population live outside the state, a centre at Delhi should be a fulfilment of the long cherished wish of Non-resident Malayalis spread the world over. The centre could act as a link between the Government of India, State Governments , Autonomous bodies of Central and State Governments , Non-governmental Organisations and various Malayali associations .It will also endeavour to be a meeting place enabling dialogue and exchange of views and ideas and also to do research on Kerala.

Aims and objectives

▲ Promote the cultural activities of Non-Resident Keralites
▲ Promote Kerala Art and culture outside Kerala.
▲ Provide opportunities to Malayali artists to perform outside Kerala
▲ Liaison with Cultural ministry and autonomous bodies to sanction the projects submitted by Government of Kerala and its autonomous Bodies.
▲ Support artists and Non-Governmental Organisations to get scholarships, fellowships and financial assistance from government of India and various national and international Bodies
▲ Promote Malayalam Films and documentaries
▲ Promote Malayalam Dramas and Folk arts
▲ promote classical arts of Kerala
▲ Promote Malayalam language and literature
▲ Promote cultural exchange
▲ Manage and organize various art exhibitions and artist camps

Mode of Implementation

Kerala Cultural Centre should be set up at Travancore House, New Delhi. It could be registered as a society under societies act. Membership could be given to Malayalis who contribute Rupees one lakh as membership fee. The chief patron of the society should be the Chief minister, Kerala and Minister for culture should be the patron. The Director, Administration should be a Government representative or a nominated person by the government of Kerala. Director board will be an elected forum from the members and they are not eligible for any TA/DA for attending the meetings. The fund of the society will be utilised solely for the promotion of cultural activities and the welfare of the artists. Every year Government should provide a grant and the balance amount for the activities should be collected through promotional activities and assistance from other sources.