Government urged to take steps to protect folk arts

Telugu Bhasha, Janapada Kalapeetham founder Badri Kurma Rao has called on the government to take measures to safeguard traditional folk arts like Tappetagullu, Jamukulapata, Gangireddulata and Burrakatha. The elderly artists are hesitant to continue these arts without viable income sources, he said. On World Folklore Day, artistes from various locations marched from Gurajada Apparao’s house to Fort Junction.

Mr. Kurma Rao spoke to reporters, suggesting the establishment of honorariums for veteran artists, the adoption of individual arts by prominent temples, and the creation of training programs to attract younger generations to learn these arts. The Kalapeetham honored veteran artists and provided financial aid on their behalf.