Q. Project PARI (Public Art of India), recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
Answer:
Ministry of Culture
Notes: Project PARI was launched during the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting. The Ministry of Culture initiated the project, managed by Lalit Kala Akademi and the National Gallery of Modern Art. It features various art forms including Phad, Thangka, Warli, Gond, Alpona, Cheriyal, Tanjore, Kalamkari, Pithora, and Kerala Murals. The project aims to celebrate and enhance the public art scene by combining India’s cultural heritage with modern themes.