There is an ongoing debate over the priority in investment of funds by the governments. Some people believe that the arts must be provided with a heafty sum of money for it’s conservation, whereas others believe that the policymakers must prioritize investing on healthcare and education. From my perpective, it’s equally important to look out for upliftment of both sectors.
On the one hand, the arts represents the cultural heritage of the nation, and it has emotional values attached to it. Furthermore, it needs to be preserved for centuries for new generations to learn them. The state holds responsibility for it’s safeguard and fundings for conservation. For instance, Thanka paintings in Nepal are valuable cultural assests and requires huge grants from the governments to encourage more individuals to involve learning this craft. However, some of these artists often earn a lot from selling their arts, and are already wealthy.
On the other hand, healthcare and education fields are similarly important, and must be heavily funded by the policymakers for the well-being of their citizens. Expensive medical supplies and lack of skilled educators always put burden on developments on these sectors. Public services are always considered major priority to distribute fundings, since a lot of people are economically derserted and cannot afford the these services.
In conclusion, people often debate over the budget allocation in the arts, and healthcare and education. There is an equal importace in both fields while distributing the financial support, although it should be monitored.