<p>The State Government's approval to establish a folk university for the first time in the entire nation is an appreciable development, said Folk Academy member convenor Gollahalli Shivaprasad.<br /><br />He was speaking at a folklore and art workshop organised at Netaji DEd College on the outskirts of the town recently. <br /><br />The workshop was jointly organised by the Janapada Akademi, Bangalore, Public Education Department and Netaji DEd College.<br /><br />Land for varsity<br /><br />“There is no folk university anywhere in the world. Gorur Channabasappa, the chairman of the Janapada Akademi and all committee members, who noticed this, submitted a proposal to the State Government to start such a university. <br /><br />“Responding to the request, the State Government has approved of 200 acres of land to start the university,” said Shivaprasad.<br /><br />“The Government will include as a subject in school and college syllabi folk matter that reflects the history and culture of ancient civilizations. <br /><br />“In addition, the Janapada Akademi has proposed to the Government to appoint folklore teachers in every school in the State,” he informed.<br /><br />Responsibility<br /><br />“Transformation of the country is in the hands of teachers and youngsters. Therefore, they should realize that the responsibility of preserving folklore and art, which is virtually as old as mankind, and helping it flourish is in their hands,” said Shivaprasad, advising people not to blindly follow western music and culture. <br /><br />“Indigenous culture and tradition should be used as a means to uphold the values of democracy also,” Shivaprasad said.<br /><br />Block Education Officer Venkatarama Reddy inaugurated the workshop. <br /><br />“Indian culture and civilization is a model to the entire world, but it is facing death at the hands of the visual medium in recent times,” he lamented and advised that more such workshops on folklore and art be organised for teachers.<br /><br />Principal of the College G Venkatapu Satyam presided over the programme. Folk singer Pichalli Srinivas, vice-principal K Somashekharaiah and lecturer B R Satish participated. Lavanya welcomed the gathering and Amritha was the compere.</p>
<p>The State Government's approval to establish a folk university for the first time in the entire nation is an appreciable development, said Folk Academy member convenor Gollahalli Shivaprasad.<br /><br />He was speaking at a folklore and art workshop organised at Netaji DEd College on the outskirts of the town recently. <br /><br />The workshop was jointly organised by the Janapada Akademi, Bangalore, Public Education Department and Netaji DEd College.<br /><br />Land for varsity<br /><br />“There is no folk university anywhere in the world. Gorur Channabasappa, the chairman of the Janapada Akademi and all committee members, who noticed this, submitted a proposal to the State Government to start such a university. <br /><br />“Responding to the request, the State Government has approved of 200 acres of land to start the university,” said Shivaprasad.<br /><br />“The Government will include as a subject in school and college syllabi folk matter that reflects the history and culture of ancient civilizations. <br /><br />“In addition, the Janapada Akademi has proposed to the Government to appoint folklore teachers in every school in the State,” he informed.<br /><br />Responsibility<br /><br />“Transformation of the country is in the hands of teachers and youngsters. Therefore, they should realize that the responsibility of preserving folklore and art, which is virtually as old as mankind, and helping it flourish is in their hands,” said Shivaprasad, advising people not to blindly follow western music and culture. <br /><br />“Indigenous culture and tradition should be used as a means to uphold the values of democracy also,” Shivaprasad said.<br /><br />Block Education Officer Venkatarama Reddy inaugurated the workshop. <br /><br />“Indian culture and civilization is a model to the entire world, but it is facing death at the hands of the visual medium in recent times,” he lamented and advised that more such workshops on folklore and art be organised for teachers.<br /><br />Principal of the College G Venkatapu Satyam presided over the programme. Folk singer Pichalli Srinivas, vice-principal K Somashekharaiah and lecturer B R Satish participated. Lavanya welcomed the gathering and Amritha was the compere.</p>
