Art & Culture
The Lalit Kala Akademi is a government institution that promotes art and culture.
The Lalit Kala Akademi was founded in 1954 in New Delhi to develop and spread understanding of Indian art both within and outside the country, in fulfillment of the desire of the first Prime Minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, for a cultural and national identity.
The Akademi has regional centers called Rashtriya Lalit Kala Kendras in Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Garhi in New Delhi, and Bhubaneswar, all of which have workshops for painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics.
• The Sangeet Natak Akademi
The Sangeet Natak Akademi — India's national institution for music, dance, and drama – is the Republic of India's first National Academy of the Arts. It was established by a resolution issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on May 31, 1952.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is currently an autonomous body of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of the Government of India, and its plans and programs are wholly sponsored by the government.
• Sahitya Akademi
Sahitya Akademi is the Indian National Academy of Letters, which promotes Indian literature through publications, translations, seminars, workshops, cultural exchange programs, and literary gatherings held across the country.
The Akademi was established in March 1954 as an autonomous entity entirely sponsored by the Ministry of Culture. The Societies Registration Act of 1860 was used to register it as a Society in 1956.
• India's Archaeological Survey
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which is part of the Ministry of Culture, is the principal body for archaeological study and the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage. The ASI's primary focus is the preservation of ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and remains of national significance. Furthermore, it governs all archaeological activities in the country in accordance with the terms of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. It also governs the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act of 1972.
• Asiatic Society of Kolkata
Sir William Jones, an eminent indologist, created the Asiatic Society in Calcutta in 1784 with the goal of researching Asia's history, antiquities, arts, science, and literature. This institution proved to be the nexus of all literary and scientific pursuits in India, as well as the sponsor of all Asiatic societies around the world. The society has an extensive library, manuscripts, coins, inscriptions, and archival material. It also serves as a museum.
• The Cultural Resources and Training Centre (CCRT)
The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is a world-class organization dedicated to bridging the gap between education and culture. It was founded in 1979 by Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan and operates as an autonomous institution within the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
• National Drama School
It is one of the world's leading theatre institutions and the only one of its kind in India. It was founded in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Academy, and in 1975 it became an autonomous body entirely funded by the Department of Culture. NSD's goal is to train students in all parts of theatre, such as Theatre History Production, Scene Design, Costume Designs, Lighting, Makeup, and so on.