The Tamil Nadu Government has appointed folk singer and artist Pushpavanam Kuppusamy as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Pushpavanam Kuppusamy succeeds actor Vaagai Chandrasekar, who had previously served as chairman of the organisation.
A well-known folk artist and singer, Pushpavanam Kuppusamy has been associated with the promotion of Tamil folk arts and folk music for several years. He has also received the Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu Government for his contribution to the arts.
Thanking the Tamil Nadu Government and Chief Minister Vijay for the appointment, Pushpavanam Kuppusamy said he would continue to work for the welfare and livelihood of folk artists.
He said steps would be taken to support artists from all fields of literature, music and theatre who were in difficult circumstances and to improve their standard of living.
