NH&CD Plans To Revitalise Cultural Infrastructure

News Desk

Islamabad: The National Heritage and Culture Division (NH&CD) has discussed the rehabilitation of cultural infrastructure in Islamabad, and energising the creative economy by turning them into hubs of activity and creating employment opportunities for artists in all fields as a model to encourage provinces to follow it.

In a bid to revive the national culture and literary heritage of the country, the NH&CD has devised a comprehensive plan which was unveiled in a meeting held at division under the chairmanship of National Heritage and Culture Caretaker Federal Minister Jamal Shah.

The meeting discussed in detail various initiatives being planned as per the vision of the Federal Minister. The meeting also discussed a three-day national-level conference on cultural education and literature with a focus on Pakistani children and youth to be organised very soon.

Jamal Shal directed all the departments to collaboratively create an annual calendar of youth-focused leadership programs and cultural events, like artist camps, youth festivals, talent hunts, film festivals, music concerts, exhibitions, youth leadership conferences, theatres, etc., spanning various art forms and coordinate inter-departmental efforts to enhance the impact on youth.

As per the revival plan, mentorship programs would be established connecting youth with senior artists and mentors to preserve and promote cultural heritage, stated Minister Jamal.

Minister informed that calligraphy courses would be initiated in Madaris to infuse aesthetics into the minds of young Madaris students. Youth volunteer groups and forums would be established to actively engage with relevant departments, fostering their future leadership roles in promoting inclusivity, he added.

Shah told that the talent hunt show would be started in collaboration with PTV and Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), and youth would also be given excellence awards and prizes. He also proposed establishing a heritage channel for the promotion of cultural and literary heritage.

Federal Minister mentioned that his division, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB), Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), and PBC, would also be planning to establish a National Music Academy.

The meeting also discussed developing listed archaeological sites to attract foreign investment and realise the true potential of these cultural resources as vehicles of national integration, peace and prosperity for the country.