Indian Music Mandatory In Flights, Airports? Proposal On Minister's Desk
NDTV
Indian Music In Planes, Airports: This is the demand put forward by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) along with various musicians and singers to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday.
Make it mandatory to play Indian music on flights operated by all airlines in India, as well as at airports. Such a seemingly small step might go a long way in strengthening our people's emotional connect with the country's traditions, according to ICCR and musicians.
This is the demand put forward by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) along with various musicians and singers to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday.
In this regard, a letter was handed over to the minister by ICCR President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe and others at a meeting held at ICCR premises in the national capital.
"... playing Indian classical or light vocal and instrumental music in aircraft being operated in India and also at various airports be made mandatory for all India-based airlines," the letter said.
