LUCKNOW, Nov. 14 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday proposed a 'One District, One Art' initiative to give regional artists a wider platform, drawing on the state's experience with the One District, One Product and One District, One Cuisine schemes.

Speaking at the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, he urged the leadership of the UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, Bharatendu Natya Academy, Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan, State Lalit Kala Akademi and other cultural bodies to collaborate and bring regional artists into public spaces.

He suggested organising regular performances at designated public spaces across districts to give artists wider exposure, livelihood opportunities and a platform to showcase...