In the year 1987 an independent
Department of Cultural Affairs
was created by the Government
of Assam. In course of time,
the Directorate of Cultural
Affairs, Directorate of Museums,
Directorate of Archaeology,
Directorate of Library Services,
Jyoti Chitraban (Film Studio)
Society, Assam State Film
(Finance & Development)
Corporation and Srimanta Sankardeva
Kalakshetra Society came under
the purview of the Cultural
Affairs Department.
The Cultural Affairs Department
also has two institutions
of learning
(a) Government College of
Art & Crafts (b) State
College of Music.
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Preservation and promotion
of the living culture
of the ethnic and indigenous
tribes and communities
of the state |
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Preservation and promotion
of the ancient monuments
and historical sites as
monuments of our glorious
past |
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Preservation and promotion
of the unique Satriya
culture of the state |
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Scouting for talents
in music , dance, acting,
fine arts etc. from different
parts of the state &
providing them with adequate
opportunity and exposure
for developing their talents. |
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Promoting cultural and
emotional integration
among the people of the
state and also with the
other states of the country
and spread the message
of peace, universal brotherhood
and national unity |
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Publicity of the unique
cultural mosaic of the
state with its infinite
variety throughout the
world and promotion of
the state as a cultural
destination |
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Using the cultural talent
to develop the entertainment
industry in the state,
thereby promoting employment |
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Promoting those qualities
and values that sets the
culture of the state as
one of the brightest jewels
in India's cultural milieu |
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Instillation of national
pride in the people and
propel every citizen to
give their best in their
chosen field of activity |
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Making use of the national
and the international
media to promote the culture
of the state |
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Imbibing a sense of
appreciation of the traditional
art and culture among
the younger generation
from the school level. |
The functional spectrum
of the Department is rather
wide, ranging from generating
cultural awareness at
the grassroot level to
promoting cultural exchanges
at an international level.
Along with the programmes
for the preservation of
the state's cultural heritage,
the activities of the
Department encourage and
disseminate a variety
of contemporary creative
arts as well. The aim
of the Department is to
develop ways and means
through which the basic
cultural and aesthetic
sensibilities of the people
remain active and dynamic.
The
activities are carried
out through the four
directorates and other
autonomous bodies/societies.
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