According to a release issued by Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Thackeray announced financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each to 56,000 artists in the state
Uddhav Thackeray. Pic/Ashish Raje
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh approved a relief package for artistes, folk artistes, drivers of folk art troupes, its owners and producers who are affected by the pandemic.
According to a release issued by Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Thackeray announced financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each to 56,000 artists in the state.
In a meeting between the Chief Minister and Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh, Thackeray approved a one-time relief package for the artistes and directed them to bring a detailed proposal in this regard to the state cabinet immediately.
In this regard, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar also had a meeting with cultural affairs minister, Deshmukh.
Also Read: Maha govt clears financial package for folk artists hit by Covid-19 lockdown
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
