TNR Desk
DHARAMSHALA: Jaiveer Chadha, a Class XII student from Heritage International Experiential School at Gurugram in Haryana, has led an inspiring initiative to support new artists who want to learn the traditional art of Kangra miniature painting.
Jaiveer came to know about the art when he visited the gallery set up by the Kangra Arts Promotion Society (KAPS) at Delhi Haat. He got interested in the art and offered to volunteer time with KAPS to raise awareness about the art.
Having avid interest in public policy, politics and international affairs, Jaiveer started a fundraiser campaign on an online donation platform in November 2023 and has managed to raise Rs 5 lakh within a short period. Jaiveer donated the money to the Kangra Arts Promotion Society. The society will utilise this money to give fellowship to 10 new artists for a year, so that this art is passed on to future generations. The artists will participate in training programmes at the Chitera Art School that will enable enhancement of their skills and growth opportunities.
Akhshai Runchal, KAPS president, lauded Jaiveer for his efforts, hoping that more youngsters would take up such initiatives to support the artists and help preserve this remarkable art form.
