New Delhi, April 19 -- Reiterating its commitment to preserve and promote India's local culture and traditions, the walls of NTPC's Pakri-Barwadih (Sikri) Coal Mine office have been adorned with conventional forms of art.

The walls, painted with natural colours by the artists, were embellished with Sohari, a prominent tribal art form from the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Also decorated with Khovar art, the walls depict and illustrate various socio-religious traditions and exemplify social messages that emphasise on the importance of undertaking skill development, the need to empower women, to name a few. A group of women belonging to rehabilitated families is currently undergoing the training program at Pakri-Barwadih. Completing ...