New Delhi: Ministry of Culture through its autonomous organizations like Sangeet Natak Akademi and Kalakshetra Foundation has been taking various steps to promote Indian music and dance forms. Sangeet Natak Akademi promotes Indian music and dance forms through the following schemes:-
- Training and Programme support.
- Grants to institutions/individuals.
III. Festivals, workshops and exhibitions.
- Awards and honours.
- Training and preservation of traditional performing arts.
Whereas, Kalakshetra Foundation at Chennai runs a college – Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts for providing art education in Bharatnatyam and Carnatic Music. Apart from the above, the Ministry of Culture promotes Indian music and dance forms through its various schemes.
This information was given by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) Dr. Mahesh Sharma in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.