He was speaking after inaugurating the colourful 'Alva's Virasat' programme at Moodbidri on Thursday.
Harmony between families, business dealings on the basis of trust, and treating women with respect are values enshrined in Indian culture. Considering the instances of atrocities on women, there is a need to maintain core Indian values,” said Dr. Heggade.
Stressing on the need for educational institutions to give equal importance to extra- curricular activities like art, music and dance, Dr. Heggade said that such activities help students concentrate on their studies more and help them remain stress-free.
Lauding the efforts of Dr. Mohan Alva, Chairman, Alva's Education Foundation in holding cultural events such as 'Virasat', Dr. Heggade said that in these times when the number of takers for art is on the decline, Dr. Alva has managed to create an audience for art.
Padmabhushan Dr. Padma Subramanyam, renowned South Indian classical dancer, was presented with the 'Alva's Virasat Award' on the occasion.
Speaking after receiving the award, Dr. Subramanyam opined that Department of Education and Department of Culture must be integrated at the government level instead of being two separate entities as such a separation has resulted in reduction of connection between the two. Programmes like 'Alva's Virasat' help such a connection get stronger, she said.
Dr. N Vinay Hegde, Chairman, NITTE Education Trust, presided over the programme. Dr. Mohan Alva, Chairman, Alva's Education Foundation, welcomed.
Prior to the formal programme, Dr. Subramanyam was carried all the way to the stage in a palanquin in a colourful procession.
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