New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- President Droupadi Murmu graced the award ceremony of the 64th National Exhibition of Art, organised by the Lalit Kala Akademi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, according to the President's Secretariat.

Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated all the award winners and expressed confidence that their work would inspire other artists. She stated that in Indian tradition, art has long been regarded as a spiritual practice. Art is not only a medium of aesthetic appreciation but also a powerful tool for enriching our cultural heritage and fostering a more sensitive society. She was happy to note that artists, through their ideas, vision, and imagination, are presenting the image of a new India.

The President un...