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- The Kerala Social Justice Department is launching the 'Rhythm Virtual Platform', a digital initiative to showcase and promote the artistic talents of persons with disabilities, especially the intellectually challenged.
- It builds on Rhythm, a 20-member State art troupe formed in 2023 under the Talent Search for Youth with Disabilities programme.
- The platform aims to give the artistes wider visibility, connect them with audiences and performance opportunities, and support income generation as part of their rehabilitation.
- The initiative will be implemented by the State Initiative on Disabilities under the Kerala Social Security Mission, with talent screening and training shifted to the district level, targeting around 200 persons a year.
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- Selection of an agency through the Expression of Interest for video production, live streaming and platform management
- Rollout of district-level screening and training centres
- Whether the platform secures performance invitations and income-generation opportunities for the artistes
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Arun S. Nair
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“Artistic expression is not only about showcasing talent but part of the rehabilitation process also. A virtual platform will further decentralise the vision and make it more inclusive so as to reach to more differently abled persons”
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…opportunities through their artistic work. The programme will be implemented by the State Initiative on Disabilities (SID) under the Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM) of the Social Justice department (SJD). “ Artistic expression is not only about showcasing talent but part of the rehabilitation process also. A virtual platform will further decentralise the vision and make it more inclusive so as to reach to more differently abled persons ,” says Social Justice Director Arun S. Nair who is also the executive director of the Kerala Social Security Mission. Mr. Arun Nair says the idea is to engage the differently abled, especially the intellectually…
“We aim to reach out around 200 persons a year at least”
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…screening to select talented persons, the plan is to organise these at the district-level. Training will also be provided at one or more centres in the districts so that they can receive invitations for performances. “ We aim to reach out around 200 persons a year at least ,” says the Social Justice Director. The intellectually disabled such as those in BUDS schools or rehabilitation centres who may not require much training but are in need of a platform to showcase their talents as well…
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