Rishi Kanodia's Cultural Affairs Manifesto
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The 'Corpus Connect' fund is proposed to facilitate participation in external cultural competitions by setting up a fund with donations from alumni. It aims to strengthen students' opportunities to engage in external cultural platforms, providing financial support where necessary, and thus increasing competitive participation .
The manifesto plans to address inventory management by digitizing the inventory, creating an aggregate list of music, film, and photography equipment under SAC’s jurisdiction. This would allow for regular maintenance and transparency. Additionally, directories of vendors offering student discounts on equipment repair and purchase will be set up to streamline operations .
The manifesto proposes hosting a PG open mic dubbed 'PG Sandhya' and maintaining the bi-legged structure of Department GCs alongside regular workshops in PG hostels. These strategies are designed to specifically target and engage the postgraduate community, enhancing their participation in cultural activities .
The manifesto proposes the introduction of courses like Western Vocals and Music Production as part of NSO Culturals. Furthermore, workshops on niche topics such as improvisation and generative art are suggested. The plan also includes integrating projects and performances within NSO curriculums to blend educational pursuits with cultural events .
The mentorship structure in the 'Cult Not Difficult' project is intended to engage new participants by providing guidance and support from more experienced members. This is expected to facilitate integration and engagement of newer members into cultural clubs, hence fostering a vibrant community of cultural participants .
To improve transparency and engagement in the General Championship (GC) cultural events, a 'General Championship Blog' is proposed to maintain an overall leader board with relevant results and scores. Additionally, a semesterly documentary entitled 'GC Lookback' would feature live recordings and testimonials to increase recognition and engagement among hostelites .
The proposal for 'Culturals.iitb' aims to enhance the cultural experience at the institute by establishing an online one-stop portal. This portal would provide access to key information, workshops, blogs, and highlight videos of past cultural events across all genres. This centralization of resources and information is intended to make it easier for students to engage with the cultural offerings of the institute and amplify outreach .
'GC Meter' is proposed as a blog on InstiApp in collaboration with DevCom, intended to enhance transparency by maintaining a leaderboard and publishing results and scores of General Championships. This increased transparency is expected to augment competitiveness and engagement in cultural activities among students by keeping them informed and motivated .
The strategies proposed include collaborating with NSS IIT Bombay and non-profit organizations to monetize artworks and showcases during flagship events. Additionally, the initiative 'Shattering Stigma' seeks to raise awareness about mental health through collaborations that also support social fundraising .