Arjun Singh Dhurve received the Padma Shri in 2022 for his contribution to which art?

Explanation

Arjun Singh Dhurve, a folk artist from the Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, received the Padma Shri in 2022 for his work in preserving and promoting the traditional dance and music of the Baiga tribe.

The Baigas are a tribal community who live mainly in the forests of the Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh, and in neighbouring parts of Chhattisgarh. They are one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India, a category of tribal communities that the government identifies as especially vulnerable because of their small population, low literacy and dependence on forests. Traditionally, the Baigas practised shifting cultivation (called "bewar") and were known for their deep knowledge of the forest, including medicinal plants. Women of the Baiga tribe are known for their elaborate tattoos. The Baigas have a rich tradition of songs and dances, which are performed at festivals, weddings and other community events. Their dances include the Karma, the Saila, the Pardhauni (performed at weddings) and the Bilma. Arjun Singh Dhurve has spent decades performing these dances and teaching them to young people, forming troupes and performing at national and international events. His work has helped young Baigas take pride in their heritage.

Why not the other options?

• ✗Gond painting is a famous painting tradition of the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, made famous by artists such as Jangarh Singh Shyam and Bhajju Shyam.
• ✗Pandwani is the musical storytelling of the Mahabharata from Chhattisgarh, linked with Teejan Bai.
• ✗Bhil painting is the painting tradition of the Bhil tribe, made famous by artists such as Bhuri Bai, who received the Padma Shri in 2021.