Narayanpur, July 31 -- Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district has taken a step towards promoting development and preserving Bastar's cultural heritage through the Narayanpur Institute of Tribal and Rural Art (NITARA), an initiative of the district administration that involves surrendered naxals alongside local youth.

Abujhmad, a region once associated with naxal violence, is now witnessing efforts aimed at promoting peace, culture and social transformation through NITARA. The initiative has provided surrendered naxals and local youth an opportunity to receive training in theatre and folk art.

Experts from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, conducted a 30-day training programme in acting, theatre and folk art.

The participants l...