STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: The Rajyik Natya Vidyalaya will be established at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, said Asom Natya Sanmilan (ANS) president Kumar Deepak Das while addressing the media here on Friday.
Das said that the foundation stone of the Rajyik Natya Vidyalaya will be laid by September this year.
"The government has allotted Rs 30 lakh to the ANS in the recent State Budget. Through this amount we will provide financial assistance to 42 artistes of the State for their healthcare," said Das.
Further, Das pointed out that in comparison to Axam Xahitya Xabha (AXX) the ANS is receiving less funds from the government.
"We are not criticizing the AXX, but the government should provide the ANS similar amount of funds," Das opined.
He also informed the media that the 59th convention of Asom Natya Sanmilan held at Duliajan from February 18 to 22 was a success. He underlined that the best actor award was received by Tapan Das and best actress award by Rimpi Das.