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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday set up an Academy to promote Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari language and culture of Uttarakhand, according to a statement. The Delhi government has appointed award-winning singer and artist Heera Singh Rana as the vice-chairman of the academy, it said. "The Delhi government's art, culture and language department, under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday setup and notified an academy to promote Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari language and culture," the statement said. The department has decided that the new academy will introduce various awards to promote the good works of people in Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari language and culture. The Delhi government will also provide language courses through this academy..