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New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday approved construction of a cultural centre for performing arts in Vikaspuri for the Sahitya Kala Parishad. In a meeting of the executive body of the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia okayed the construction of the cultural complex at Vikaspuri, a government statement said. Sisodia also gave nod to Sahitya Kala Parishad's demand of establishing a publications wing, and directed it to resuming awarding 'Parishad Samman'. "The new (cultural) centre will encourage eminent artistes to perform in Delhi. The board of the Sahitya Kala Parishad gave a go ahead for the construction of the cultural complex on one-acre land at Budhela in West Delhi's Vikaspuri..