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Promotion and Preservation of Traditional Folk Arts

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Highlights the government's role in cultural preservation, livelihood support for artists, and maintaining India's intangible heritage, relevant for GS1 (Indian Heritage and Culture) and GS2 (Welfare Schemes).

Traditional folk arts are integral to India's diverse cultural heritage, embodying local traditions, stories, and community identity through various forms like dance, music, and crafts. Government initiatives for their promotion and preservation are vital to ensure their continuity, support artists, and enrich cultural understanding.

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Facts & tables

Key facts

Mandatory Performances

Mandatory allocation of 30-45 minutes for folk artist performances at government and private events attended by the Chief Minister.

Research Centres

Establishment of two art research centres in Coimbatore and Thanjavur to preserve and promote traditional folk arts.

Financial Assistance

Extension of monthly financial assistance to 1,500 additional economically disadvantaged artists.

Support for Artists

Increased annual financial assistance from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 for purchasing musical instruments and costumes, extended to 500 additional young artists.

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TypeReference
Conceptual areaArt & Culture
Conceptual areaAncient Literature & Textual Sources

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Institutions & roles

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Tamil Nadu State GovernmentImplements
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Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Terminology-based question

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  • Mandatory performance slots for folk artists.
  • Establishment of art research centres.
  • Increased financial aid for artists.
  • Support for instruments and costumes.
  • Focus on specific Tamil folk arts like Karagattam.

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Art & CultureAncient Literature & Textual Sources
Prelims 2016· Factual recall, Terminology-based question

With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of which of the following?

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Annual allocation for archaeological excavations increased to ₹10 crore in T.N.

20 Aug 2026 · Government measures to support folk artists and preserve traditional performing arts through financial aid, dedicated research centres, and mandatory performance opportunities.

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With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of which of the following?

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