Governor Jishnu Dev Varma called upon the younger generation to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural heritage. He recalled his association with the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) in transforming the youth to connect with the heritage for almost half a century. He was speaking at an advisory board meeting of the SPIC MACAY held at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad last evening. Spic Macay will hold its 10th international convention at IIT Hyderabad in the months of May and June.

IIT Hyderabad Director Prof. B.S. Murthy said the series will feature artists who had won the nation’s highest civilian honours. Spic Macay founder Dr Kiran Seth shared the conceptual idea for creating an ashram-like atmosphere at the convention. He noted the strong connection between science and music, citing eminent scientists like Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist Max Planck, and renowned Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman, who were classical music practitioners. Convener Lakshmivalli Kona said the convention aimed at bringing together thousands of students, artists, and cultural enthusiasts from across the world. The advisory board discussed the logistics, programme structure, and strategies to expand Spic Macay’s activities globally by involving international universities and cultural institutions.