Govt. firm on shifting Museums Directorate

By Our Staff Correspondent

MYSORE, DEC. 2. The Minister of State for Kannada and Culture, Ms. Rani Satish, said here on Saturday that the Government was determined to shift the office of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums from Mysore to Hampi. Addressing presspersons, she said there was resistance from the officials to the decision to shift the office, but the Government would not relent to their pressure. The officials were ostensibly protesting against the decision to shift the office citing difficulties in admitting their children to school. The Government would arrange for their admission, and they need not harbour any fears on that account, she added.

Ms. Satish announced the institution of two awards - Kishora Prathibhe and Bala Prathibhe awards - to encourage children excelling in fine arts. Children would be selected on the basis of their performance during State-level competitions which would be organised by the Department of Kannada and Culture. The Bala Prathibhe award, which would comprise a cash prize of Rs. 5,000, would be presented to children under five years, while the Kishora Prathibhe award, for children between five and 19 years of age, would carry a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, Ms. Satish added.

The Minister said that first such contest would be held in Bangalore on December 10, 2000, and music, dance, folk art and painting competitions would be held. The competitors would be selected from the divisional contests to be held throughout the State on December 6. The awards would be presented at a function in Bangalore on December 14, Ms. Satish added.

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