The Government will come out with comprehensive cultural policy to promote all aspects of our rich cultural heritage. High priority will be given to preservation of monuments and other art forms, this was stated by Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, after taking over as Culture Minister here today.
Shri Reddy said no particular ideology would be given importance in the promotion of culture. ‘Scientific objectivity will be adopted in the working of cultural Ministry, academies under the Ministry will be provided autonomy with accountability to maintain their dignity’, Shri Reddy added.
Shri Jaipal Reddy, Member of Parliament from Miryalguda, Andhra Pradesh yesterday assumed charge of Minister of I & B also.
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