to the reply given to Unstarred Question No.5238 on April 27, 2000 and state:
(a) whether the testimony annexed to the Report being distinct from the recommendation of the Report itself, has been taken into account in fixing the objectives of the ZCCs; and
(b) if so, the specific steps taken in this matter?
MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The Zonal Cultural Centres have taken various steps to implement the recommendations of the Committee including those in the testimony annexed to the Report, as under:
(i) Collaboration with Central/State Akademies.
(ii) Giving more opportunities to young talented artists in various art fields.
(iii) To preserve, develop and propagate rare and vanishing art forms.
(iv) Conducting artistic camps/workshops in the fields of painting, sculpture, music and dance.
(v) Organisation of programmes at grass root level covering all aspects of art and culture.
(vi) Focus of activities shifted to folk and tribal art forms.
(vii) Sponsoring of artists to different Zones and inviting artists from other Zones to bring about national integration.