- The Prime Minister on January 28, 2022 launched the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation on the occasion of the 92nd birth anniversary of the Indian classical vocalist Jasraj.
- The Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation has been founded by Pandit Jasraj’s son Shaarang Dev Pandit, and his daughter, Durga Jasraj.
- The main objective of the foundation is to protect, preserve, develop and promote the National Heritage, Art & Culture of India.
- Paying his tribute to Pandit Jasraj, Mr Modi lauded Durga Jasraj and Pandit Shaarang Dev for keeping alive the glorious legacy of the maestro.
- The Prime Minister praised Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation for their goal of preserving India’s rich heritage of art and culture. Mr Modi dwelt on recent efforts to regenerate the centres of culture and art like Kashi.
- Pandit Jasraj had passed away on August 17, 2020, after he suffered from cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey.
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