Lucknow | The two-day All-India Workshop organized by the Rashtriya Kala Manch at Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha (Maharashtra) on July 22–23, 2025, turned into a moment of pride for Uttar Pradesh as Awadh Prant emerged as a cultural powerhouse.
During the event, the formal announcement of seven All-India cultural teams under the platform’s leading artistic disciplines was made. Notably, four dynamic cultural workers from Awadh secured their place in these prestigious teams through consistent dedication and artistic excellence.
Here are the representatives who brought laurels to Awadh Prant:
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Tanuja Oli Sanwal – Coordinator of the Dance Discipline’s All-India Team
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Harshika Singh – Co-Coordinator of the Visual Arts Team
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Ashutosh Kumar Srivastava – Member of the Literary Arts Team
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Kusum Kanojia – Member of the Theatre Arts Team
This selection reflects not only the region’s artistic prowess but also the unwavering commitment of these individuals toward cultural growth and national integration through the arts.
Abhinav Deep, National Co-Convenor of Rashtriya Kala Manch, extended his congratulations and said,
“The achievements of Awadh Prant reflect the rising leadership potential of youth rooted in our cultural values. These selections will significantly contribute to taking Indian art and culture to greater heights.”
Anshul Vidyarthi, Organizational Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (Awadh Prant), also congratulated the selected members, stating,
“Their inclusion will inspire countless other young artists. The strong presence of Awadh in the cultural domain will lay the foundation for a broader cultural renaissance.”
Throughout the workshop, participants from across India engaged in vibrant discussions on a range of topics including:
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Preservation of folk and indigenous art forms
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Cultural nationalism and its role in youth engagement
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Training strategies for traditional and contemporary art practices
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Program planning for national cultural outreach
With their powerful presence and creative leadership, the delegates from Awadh carved a distinct identity at the national stage, reinforcing the region’s growing influence in India’s cultural revival.
The event not only honored talent but also laid down a roadmap for a future where Awadh’s creative voice will be more impactful and nationally celebrated than ever before.
