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EPCH given mandate for Branding, Promotion and Media Outreach

for Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Secunderabad

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Program inaugurated at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad; 21 November 2025

On 21st November 2025, the Bharatiya Kala
Mahotsav 2025, scheduled from 21st to
30th November 2025, was inaugurated by
the Hon’ble President of India,
Smt.Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati
Nilayam, Secunderabad. The event was
organised by Rashtrapati Bhawan in
association with the Ministry of Culture,
Ministry of Tourism, and Ministry of Textiles,
Government of India. The Council was given
the mandate for branding, promotion, and
media outreach by the Rashtrapati Bhawan
Secretariat.
Present on the occasion were Hon’ble
Shri Jishnu Dev Verma, Governor of
Telangana; Hon’ble Shri Haribhau Bagde,
Governor of Rajasthan; Hon’ble Shri Pusapati
Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of Goa;
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union
Minister of Culture & Tourism; Smt. D.
Hon’ble President of India, Smt.Droupadi Murmu, at the inauguration of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2025.
Anasuya Seethakka, Minister of Panchayati The Council was represented by Mr. K N Tulasi Rao, COA Member and Convenor, ILTC, Narsapur
Raj and Rural Development (including Rural
Water Supply), Women & Child Welfare, Government of Telangana; Khadi, Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, along
and Shri Naresh Maganbhai Patel, Minister of Tribal Development, with senior government officials. The Council was represented by
Mr. K N Tulasi Rao, COA Member and
Convenor, ILTC, Narsapur. The 2nd Edition
of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav (2025)
focused on the Western Region of India,
highlighting the rich cultural diversity,
traditional craftsmanship, and performing
arts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa,
Rajasthan and the Union Territory of
Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
The event brought together talented
artisans, artists, performers and cultural
organisations from across the country,
showcasing the depth and vibrancy of
Indian art, craft, music, dance, and
traditional expressions. „

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