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New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sharing a blueprint to make Delhi the ‘Creative Capital of India’, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that more than 30 Indian and international cultural events will be organized here in the next 80 days.
He said to make Delhi an ‘event-friendly city’, rentals of major stadiums and auditoriums have been effectively reduced, and these venues are being upgraded as per international standards as the government is serious about promoting the “concert economy”.
The Chief Minister said that to ensure smooth conduct of such events, a single-window system for event permissions, logistics and security processes has been introduced to further promote Delhi’s live entertainment industry.
The Chief Minister also said that the Delhi Government is committed to promoting cultural diversity and the spirit of national unity with the guiding motto of “Heritage Bhi-Vikas Bhi”.
At a press conference held at the Delhi Secretariat, the Chief Minister accompanied by Tourism, Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra said that in the next 80 days, renowned artistes from India and abroad will perform in Delhi, bringing a wave of music and culture to the national capital.
These include Travis Scott, Krishna Das, Zakir Khan, Papon, AP Dhillon, Armaan Malik, Jonita Gandhi, Radhika Das, and many other stars.
He said that this initiative is being jointly undertaken by Delhi Government, Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) to ensure that these events maintain high standards, run smoothly without any administrative or logistical difficulties and provide complete enjoyment to the audience.
The Chief Minister said that “concert economy” is an important economic sector for the states, which needs serious attention.
He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for their continuous support, which has enabled the Delhi government to take important steps in this direction.
The Chief Minister said there was a time when organizers hesitated to organize big concerts and events in Delhi due to lack of facilities and institutional support.
“Understanding this challenge, the government has taken an important decision to reduce the tariff rates of all major stadiums under the Central and Delhi governments such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Stadium, National Stadium, Tyagaraja Stadium and Chhatrasal Stadium and upgrade their facilities to international standards.”
–IANS
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