Family, disciples of late folk dancer Vishwa Bandhu happy with his selection for Padma Shri

Why in news

The Government of India posthumously awarded the Padma Shri to folk dancer Vishwa Bandhu of Bihar for his contribution to folk arts and rural dance training.

Background

Vishwa Bandhu, a folk dancer from Bihar, received the Padma Shri posthumously. Other Padma Shri recipients from Bihar include agriculture scientist Gopalji Trivedi and Bhojpuri folk singer Bharat Singh Bharti.

Facts for Prelims

• PostVishwa Bandhu: Posthumously awarded the Padma Shri for folk dance
• PostGopalji Trivedi: Agriculture scientist from Bihar awarded Padma Shri
• PostBharat Singh Bharti: Bhojpuri folk singer from Bihar awarded Padma Shri

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of recognizing folk arts and rural performers in India's cultural preservation framework.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Cultural preservation: Recognition of non-classical folk traditions in mainstream national honors
• Rural outreach: Impact of community-led free dance training on rural social cohesion

Keywords: Folk Art · Cultural Recognition · Posthumous Award · Rural Empowerment · Cultural Heritage

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