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This autonomous body, this imperial guardian of Music, Dance and Drama, the Sangeet Natak Akademi was set up in Delhi by the Ministry of Culture on 31st May 1952. It became functional the next year with the appointment of its first ever chairman Dr. P.V. Rajamannar. The institution enjoys the prestige of being inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India, in a special ceremony held at the Parliament House on 28th January, 1953.
India’s rich cultural heritage manifested through its Music, Dance and Drama is preserved and propagated by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Being the first National Level Academy of performing Arts, it forms a prestigious platform for artistes both newcomers and veterans to execute their skills and art. To receive a token of recognition in the form of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards is considered to be of great honor by all practicing and experienced artistes.
A premium institution in itself, the Sangeet Natak Akademi extends its services in managing allied institutions like:
- National School of Drama, New Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal
- Kathak Kendra, New Delhi
Not merely an academy of art, but the institution also lends an extensive hand in providing facilities like:
- The Library- well stocked with 22,000 books in English, Hindi and other Regional languages on subjects like dance, drama, music, biographies, folklore, Indian art, Epics, theatre and many more.
- The Audio Visual Archive with its excellent collection of tapes and films is the largest of its kind in the country and provides reference material for research.
- A Museum cum Gallery consisting of 200 musical instruments on display.
- A Documentation Unit keeps records of works by maestros in the field and publishes in house publications.
As a custodial of the performing arts, the Sangeet Natak Akademi puts up a lot of effort to preserve the various art forms. Not only does it provides grants for research but also shares a part of the State responsibility in nurturing cultural contacts at the National and International level.
The management level of the Akademi consists of the General Council supported by The Executive Board.
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