Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 30: The Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), University of Jammu today celebrated its Annual Day by organising an ‘Art Exhibition’ at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium and General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, here today.
Prof RD Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor was the chief guest in the musical program while a reputed writer from Canada Dr Taqi Abidi was the guest of honour and Mohan Lal, SSP J&K Police was the special guest.
Students of IMFA performed classical items like Tabla, Sitar, Violin and vocal items as well as Kathak dance during the event.
Prof RD Sharma lauded the efforts of IMFA in promoting classical items in the Jammu province. He described IMFA as the only Institute which is imparting the education of art and classical instruments in the whole province. Describing music as an important part of new education policy, Prof. Sharma stressed that these subjects must be incorporated in the school and college of the Jammu province.
Dr Taqi Abidi while speaking on the function informed that in Western countries, music and fine art are given an important position in every sphere of life. He said that he visited IMFA last year too and found a lot of talent in music and fine arts. He also asked the students & teachers of IMFA to prepare some portraits & sketches of prominent cricketers, literary, etc which he would display in the Art Gallery of Canada.
Dr Priya Dutta presented the annual report of the Institution and informed that numerous workshops were conducted by the Music Department during the last one year in the remote districts of Jammu province.
Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik, Principal IMFA presented a brief history of IMFA.
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