Jana Shakti Exhibition

May 1, 2023

To commemorate the 100th episode of the popular radio program “Mann ki Baat” by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on All India Radio, an exhibition titled ‘Jana Shakti’ was recently inaugurated at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi. The exhibition showcases the artworks of twelve notable modern and contemporary Indian artists, who have contributed to the exhibition by showcasing their artwork on a specific theme. Renowned artist Anjolie Ela Menon inaugurated the exhibition, which was attended by various dignitaries.

The Diverse Range of Themes and Mediums on Display

The exhibition was curated by well-known curator Alka Pande, and it presents a variety of themes such as Water Conservation, Nari Shakti, Awareness on Covid and India; the World, Swachh Bharat, Environment and Climate Change, Indian Agriculture, Yoga and Ayurveda, Indian Science and Space, Sports and Fitness, India @ 75 and Amrit kaal, and Celebrating North-East India. The artists have used a diverse range of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and new media to visually express the government’s developmental initiatives, which were highlighted by the PM in Mann Ki Baat.

The Objective of the Exhibition

The primary objective of the Jana Shakti exhibition is to present an engaging and immersive experience to visitors, offering a distinctive viewpoint on the several themes inspired by “Mann ki Baat.” Visitors will have the chance to appreciate a diverse range of creative expressions that express the artists’ unique perspectives on each theme. Additionally, the exhibition commemorates India’s artistic diversity while also serving as a platform for artists to showcase their work and viewpoints.

Launch of the 12-Book Series

In addition to the Jana Shakti exhibition, the Ministry of Culture has collaborated with Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) to launch a 12-book series of comic books. The first book, which covers different walks of life from different parts of the country, was released at the exhibition. These books will be printed in English and then translated into 12 Indian languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Kannada, Hindi, Assamese, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Urdu. To connect the stories together and discover all the themes and stories of Mann ki Baat, a set of fictional characters, who will be constant across the entire 12-book series, have been created.

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