Kathmandu, Dec 15: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has viewed the country could be developed as a centre of tourism once the indigenous arts and cultures were preserved and promoted.
Inaugurating the 15th academicians’ assembly of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts on Friday, Minister Kirati said time has come to preserve the indigenous culture and heritages so that it could contribute to developments of tourism and economy.
“Government has expected special contribution from academic sector for the elevation of art and culture,” he shared. On the occasion, Academy Chancellor Naradmani Hartamchhali informed that they had prioritized research, creation and honour.
Similarly, Academy’s Member Secretary Dhan Prasad Subedi said three institutions were running as per the act introduced in 2064. However, the new constitution has devolved the academic works and authorities in the province level as well.
Also speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Shambhu Rai, emphasized further contribution of related institutions for the development of art, culture and drama.
Former Vice Chancellor of the Academy, Ragini Upadhyay, suggested the Academy that it organized even the international conferences on Nepali art and culture.
