Govt honours veteran artistes
13 Aug 2013 4:32 AM IST
Noted classical vocalist Abdul Rashid Khan and renowned contemporary artist Anjolie Ela Menon were on Sunday honoured with lifetime achievement award by Delhi government.
Chief minister Sheila Dikshit presented the awards to the two artistes at a ceremony by the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, which was organised by the Sahitya Kala Parishad. The award carries a cheque of Rs 11 lakh and a citation.
Speaking at the event, Dikshit said her government has been recognising valuable contribution of cultural and literary personalities.
Chief minister Sheila Dikshit presented the awards to the two artistes at a ceremony by the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, which was organised by the Sahitya Kala Parishad. The award carries a cheque of Rs 11 lakh and a citation.
Speaking at the event, Dikshit said her government has been recognising valuable contribution of cultural and literary personalities.
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