Chandigarh: Indians have an inbuilt trait of taking their culture to wherever they go. This was stated by the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari after inaugurating the cultural programmes organized by Kumaon Sabha at Tagore Theatre,Chandigarhtoday.

The Minister said that the myriad colours ofIndia’s varied culture are reflected in the cultural programmes organized by organizations from various parts in areas other than to which they belong.  The Kumaon Sabha is duly keeping this Indian tradition alive by organizing such a culture programme.  The Minister appreciated the Sabha’s role in institutionalizing this effort by proposing to setup up a ‘Kumaon Bhawan’ in the city.

Shri Tewari promised all possible assistance for the proposed building.  The Kumaon Sabha Chairman, Shri Bachhan Singh, General Secretary, Sh. M.S. Rawat and other members felicitated Shri Manish Tewari. Later, responding to media persons, Shri Tewari said that it is mandatory for Multi Service Operators (MSOs) to carry all free to air channels and those not abiding with the provision will be dealt with according to law. On late nigh content for electronic media, Shri Tewari said that the issue will be settled in consultation with the Broadcasters’ Association.