Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla lauds Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s vision to promote art & culture

National, 11^th January 2025 : Hon’ble Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has hailed Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal’s vision to make the 100-year old Riverside Studio Trust as the best international centre to promote art and culture. Speaking at a gathering at the renowned global centre for arts, which is located on the north bank of the River Thames, Shri Birla said that this studio will provide a platform to artists and performers from across the world. In a significant move that connects art, culture, and innovation across continents, Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, will now own the iconic Riverside Studios.

“I thank Shri Agarwal for his efforts in promoting art and culture at such a prestigious platform. Artists from across the world will get an opportunity to showcase the culture and art from their part of the world here in London,” Shri Birla said in his address. “The Riverside Studio Trust will become the global stage for such artists to showcase their talent.”

Shri Birla further praised Riverside Studios as a symbol of cross-cultural exchange, seamlessly integrating the realms of arts, culture, and innovation.

Expressing his gratitude, Anil Agarwal, Chairman Vedanta, stated, “It was a privilege to host Shri Om Birla at Riverside Studios. His vision and leadership inspire us to continue working toward deepening the ties between India and the UK, not just through economic collaboration but also by celebrating and preserving our shared cultural heritage.”

The Hon’ble Lok Sabha Speaker also appreciated Vedanta’s pioneering effort in the fields of education, women empowerment and providing holistic development to children by transforming anganwadis into Nandghars.

“The Nandghars provide free education and nutrition to the children. Such measures are critical for upliftment of the underprivileged sections of the society,” he remarked.

The visit concluded with a guided tour of the iconic Riverside Studios where Shri Om Birla expressed his appreciation for the venue’s rich legacy in promoting arts and culture. Discussions also centered around the potential of such venues to play a vital role in advancing cultural diplomacy and strengthening people-to-people ties.

Shri Om Birla’s visit to the Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios stands as a testament to the strong and evolving relationship between India and the UK. It underscores the shared vision of both nations to foster cultural bridges and lay the foundation for a future of mutual prosperity.