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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reaffirmed that the Dravidian Model government will forever safeguard the economic security of traditional folk artists who dedicate their lives to keeping the soil's ancestral performing arts alive. Stalin emphasized that traditional street theater, percussion traditions, folk dances, and oral ballads represent the living cultural soul of the Tamil people, requiring proactive state patronage.

The state government has substantially expanded financial assistance, monthly pensions for indigent artists, instrument purchase subsidies, and medical insurance coverage through the Tamil Nadu Folk Artists Welfare Board. Additionally, the Department of Art and Culture regularly organizes cultural festivals and tourism pageants that provide paid performance platforms for thousands of rural artistes across districts.

Stalin observed that many traditional art forms faced severe existential challenges during recent decades due to rapid urbanization, digital media disruption, and dwindling village patron systems. By integrating folk troupes into official celebrations and public awareness campaigns, the administration guarantees regular income and social recognition to rural practitioners.

The Chief Minister stressed that nurturing folk culture is vital for safeguarding indigenous cultural identity and artistic expression. Stalin assured that Tamil Nadu will continue implementing specialized welfare measures to ensure folk artists thrive.