‘Documentation of State’s traditional knowledge is vital’

Expressing concern over the vanishing folk culture and traditions in the era of globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation, Founder and Chairman of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement R. Balasubramaniam said that people had a greater responsibility of safeguarding folk culture, which otherwise would be reduced to fossils. Delivering the address at the fifth annual convocation of Karnataka Folklore University at Hiretittu open air theatre at Gotagodi in Haveri district on Tuesday, Mr. Balasubraaniam said that India had a distinct folk culture and values that were unique and they were not mere superstitions.