Goa govt task force inspects Kala Academy

Panaji: A state govt-appointed task force carried out an inspection of the Kala Academy, Panaji, on Monday and pointed out several issues related to sound and air conditioning at the recently renovated structure.
The task force is meeting on Tuesday to discuss its observations to bring the persisting issues to the attention of the chief minister, Pramod Sawant. Govt has constituted a 12-member task force under the chairmanship of theatre artist Vijai Kenkre to review the infrastructural works of the Kala Academy and suggest recommendations for its improvement.
The committee includes representatives from the Kala Rakhonn Maand, Charles Correia Foundation, Entertainment Society of Goa, PWD, Kala Academy, and other govt officials as members.
“The Kala Academy is one of the best institutes in India, and we will ensure that it retains its status. All the issues that we noted are solvable,” said Kenkre. He further said that he had previously performed at the Kala Academy. He said that he is aware of the nuances of sound at the Dinanath Mangueshkar Kalamandir of the academy.