The art camp-cum-exhibition "Art in Industry" organized by Tata Steel at Jayadev Bhavan in Bhubaneswar concluded today. Mr Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Culture and Higher Education was the chief guest of the occasion. The concluding ceremony was also attended by Mrs Surekha H Nerurkar, Mr B K Singh, Vice President (Orissa Project), Mrs Prabha Singh and Mrs Mausumi Sengupta amongst others.

Thanking Tata Steel for providing support to the artists of the region, Mr Mishra said, "This camp has not only promoted the work of seasoned artists but has also provided ample exposure to budding painters of Orissa. Unless these artists are provided support they cannot march ahead to their creative destinations."

Mrs Nerurkar, who is on her first visit to Orissa, said, "I thank all the participants for their cooperation. Tata Steel holds similar art camps in Jamshedpur". She appreciated and thanked the painters of Orissa for such a splendid show in the art camp. Mr BK Singh welcomed the guests and thanked the artists and the media for their cooperation.

Around 26 reputed and budding painters participated in the art camp conducted in Bhubaneswar from1st to 4th November, 2009. The painters were presented with mementoes along with a Certificate of Participation by the Chief Guest.

As part of initiatives to empower people Tata Steel has taken a lead role in the field of art and culture. The concept of Art-in-Industry for dates back to 1943 when Tata Steel was one of the prize-donors of an exhibition and sale of art held in J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, wherein artists were invited to compete for prizes and scholarships. The aim even then was not merely be able to sell the entries or acquire the paintings, but also to bring the talent of lesser known artists to the notice of leading industrialists and patrons of art.