<p>“The world is witnessing rapid changes and the human civilisation is undergoing a metamorphosis. The conflicting modern day life style and that of the old world are co-existing. The dalit consciousness need to be kept alive in the prevailing tumultuous circumstances,” he observed here recently. Prasad was speaking at the inauguration of “Minchu,” a state-level dalit music fest.<br /><br />Dalit consciousness comprises complex and subtle elements. Such elements are responsible for laying foundations of a culture itself. Terming art as a mode of life, he said that it represents the culture of a community too.<br />Legislator N Sampangi, who spoke on the occasion said that a sum of Rs five lakh will be made available under Local Area Development grants to facilitate the local dalit artistes purchase ‘tamate,’ a percussion instrument that has come to acquire a major position in the dalit culture. Apart from this, the MLA said that dalits should achieve progress through education.<br /><br />Executive producer at Bangalore Doordarshan, Dr Bananduru Kempaiah captivated the audience through his rendition.<br />Zilla Panchayat vice-president Venkatesh, members A V Pujappa and Srinivas, social worker C K Moula Sharief and others were present. Artistes from across various parts of the State took part in the programme.<br /></p>
<p>“The world is witnessing rapid changes and the human civilisation is undergoing a metamorphosis. The conflicting modern day life style and that of the old world are co-existing. The dalit consciousness need to be kept alive in the prevailing tumultuous circumstances,” he observed here recently. Prasad was speaking at the inauguration of “Minchu,” a state-level dalit music fest.<br /><br />Dalit consciousness comprises complex and subtle elements. Such elements are responsible for laying foundations of a culture itself. Terming art as a mode of life, he said that it represents the culture of a community too.<br />Legislator N Sampangi, who spoke on the occasion said that a sum of Rs five lakh will be made available under Local Area Development grants to facilitate the local dalit artistes purchase ‘tamate,’ a percussion instrument that has come to acquire a major position in the dalit culture. Apart from this, the MLA said that dalits should achieve progress through education.<br /><br />Executive producer at Bangalore Doordarshan, Dr Bananduru Kempaiah captivated the audience through his rendition.<br />Zilla Panchayat vice-president Venkatesh, members A V Pujappa and Srinivas, social worker C K Moula Sharief and others were present. Artistes from across various parts of the State took part in the programme.<br /></p>
