Punjab govt drafting policy for artists' welfare: Chohan

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture  Fayyazul Hasan Chohan on Monday said that the PTI government is drafting a comprehensive policy for the welfare, prosperity and development of artists.

Speaking to audience of a stage drama “Sab se bara Ropayaa” organised by the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC), the minister said the artists of Rawalpindi have given excellent performance despite lack of facilities and unfavorable situation while provided entertainment to the people by vigorously taking part in cultural activities.

The minister said that a database of artists is being prepared at the provincial level and this database will help the government to provide facilities to the artists keeping in view their experience, eligibility and performance.

He said recommendations are also being sought from the artists to provide modern facilities to the cultural sector of the province and he was personally having meetings with them for this purpose.

RAC Director Waqar Ahmed, Director Public Relations Rawalpindi Hamid Javaid Awan and Dy. Director RAC Sajjad Ahmed were also present on the occasion.

Earlier this month, Chohan had said that at least Rs80million have been earmarked for the artists in the budget and the amount will be distributed in a just manner.

He had urged the artists to provide quality entertainment to the citizens by making dramas, telefilms and other programs on the current themes and utilizing their positive thinking and best quality, direction and production.