Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: Kuchipudi exponent Shallu Jindal hasbeen conferred with prestigious Guru Pankaj Das Samman for her outstanding
contributions and achievements in the field of Indian classical dance,
Kuchipudi recently.
She was presented with the award by Governor Dr SC Jamir in
the valedictory ceremony of Khordha Zilla Lok Utsav 2016 organised by ASWASANA.
She is the first recipient of this award.
the valedictory ceremony of Khordha Zilla Lok Utsav 2016 organised by ASWASANA.
She is the first recipient of this award.
Among others State Industries Minister Debi Prasad Mishra, Bhubaneswar
MP and Festival Committee Chairman Prasanna Kumar Patasani, Khurda MLA Rajendra
Sahoo and Collector NiranjanSahu also graced the occasion.
MP and Festival Committee Chairman Prasanna Kumar Patasani, Khurda MLA Rajendra
Sahoo and Collector NiranjanSahu also graced the occasion.
Jindal has performed in various famous classical dance
festivals nationally and internationally and has dedicated her life to
contribute towards the ennoblement of the Indian Classical Dance form Kuchipudi
globally.
festivals nationally and internationally and has dedicated her life to
contribute towards the ennoblement of the Indian Classical Dance form Kuchipudi
globally.
She is the chairperson of the prestigious National Bal Bhavan
(NBB), president of JSPL Foundation spearheading the CSR initiatives of the
conglomerate, and the vice president of the ‘Flag Foundation of India’.
(NBB), president of JSPL Foundation spearheading the CSR initiatives of the
conglomerate, and the vice president of the ‘Flag Foundation of India’.
Receiving the award Jindal expressed immense pleasure and
reiterated her commitment towards promotion of art and culture.
reiterated her commitment towards promotion of art and culture.