Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat felicitated 20 Award-Winning Artists at the 65th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi yesterday. The Lalit Kala Akademi organised the exhibition. Addressing the gathering, Mr Shekhawat highlighted the significance of bringing together creativity and sustainability.

He said the Seva Hi Sanskriti initiative, organised on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, demonstrates how creativity and the spirit of service can come together meaningfully. He appreciated the Lalit Kala Akademi’s efforts across its various verticals, including the Waste to Wonder initiative, which gives discarded materials a new artistic expression and highlights the role of art in promoting sustainability.