Doon University VC felicitates Dr. Rakesh Bhatt of the Centre for Uttarakhand Languages, Folk Performing Arts and Culture for his selection for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademy Award
Dehradun, Feb 28: Doon University Vice-Chancellor Professor Surekha Dangwal today felicitated Dr. Rakesh Bhatt of the Centre for Uttarakhand Languages, Folk Performing Arts and Culture for his selection for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademy Award this year.
Congratulating Dr Bhatt on the occasion of a ceremony organised by faculty members of the university, Professor Dangwal said that Dr. Rakesh Bhatt has been working for the last several decades owards preserving and advancing the cultural heritage of Uttarakhand through theatre, folk music, folk art and folk songs.
“Dr Bhatt’s contribution towards promoting folk performing arts, languages and culture and disseminating the same among the public at large has been immense. Doon University’s Centre for Uttarakhand Languages, Folk Performing Arts and Culture has benefitted tremendously from his untiring efforts and sheer dedication,” Prof Dangwal said.
“Having dedicated his life to folk theatre and folk performing arts, Dr Bhatt’s contribution over the years in the field is remarkable and inspiring,” the Vice Chancellor said, adding that Dr. Bhatt has also been committed to prepare new generation of artists in this field.
Stating that this prestigious recognition is also an honour and tribute to the university’s fledgling Centre for Uttarakhand Languages, Folk Performing Arts and Culture, Dr Dangwal said that under the guidance of Dr Bhatt the university is undertaking academic courses towards advancing knowledge in Uttarakhand languages, literature, culture and society in their diverse perspectives as part of the global efforts to preserve, protect and advance vulnerable languages and cultures in all their hues.
On this occasion, Dr Bhatt said that the honour bestowed upon him is the honour of every folk artist of Uttarakhand and every member of Doon University. “Following this award, our centre at the university reaffirms our commitment towards further advancing local culture, languages, and all art forms of Uttarakhand.”
On this occasion, Dean Student Welfare Professor HC Purohit, Professor Harsh Dobhal, Dr. Ajeet Panwar, Dr. Manvendra Bartwal, Deputy Registrar Mr. Narendra Lal, Assistant Engineer Mr. Shubham Nautiyal, administrative staff Mr. Abhinav Joshi and other faculty and staff members were present.
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is a prestigious national award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademy, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts.
