LALIT KALA AKADEMI

Aug. 6, 2019

Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 65th Foundation Day in New Delhi. Minister of Culture & Tourism inaugurated the celebrations.

About:

  • Name: The Lalit Kala Akademi is also known as National Academy of Art.

  • What is it? It is India's national academy of fine arts established by Government of India to promote and propagate understanding of Indian art, in and outside the country.

  • Status: It is an autonomous organisation.

  • Funding: It is funded by the Union Ministry of Culture.

  • Established in: 1954. 

  • Headquarters: New Delhi.

  • The National Art Award: It is one of the awards and honours in India and Asia awarded by Lalit Kala Akademi. 

Source : PIB