Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The second edition of the Kala Utsav 2025 – Artists in Residence Programme took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is the official residence of the President of India. The event saw the participation of artists representing three significant indigenous art forms—Sohrai Art from Jharkhand, Pattachitra from Odisha, and Patua Painting from West Bengal. President Droupadi Murmu's interaction with the artists highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting traditional art forms in national venues of prominence such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This not only honours the artists but also brings wider recognition to these unique cultural expressions.