Team Herald
PANJIM: The State government has identified 30 art forms based on which cultural merit marks will be granted to students of Class X and XII from this academic year onwards.
Speaking to Herald, Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude said, “In the recent meeting between officials of Art and Culture Department, Goa Board and Directorate of Education various points were discussed and as a draft proposal we have listed 30 art forms based on which cultural merit marks would be granted to students of Class X and XII from the ongoing academic year.”
He added, “Almost 90 percent of work has been completed and we are in the final stages. I guess it will be approved at the next cabinet meeting,” Gaude said.
The intention behind introducing cultural merit marks is to preserve and promote the State’s culture and identity.
and have the policy on par with the sports grace marks.
The Minister has made it clear that unlike previous years, when due to additional sports grace marks the total marks would cross 100 percent, this shall not happen.
