About Sangeet Natak Akademi

• Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body in the field of performing arts in India. It is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture.
• The Akademi was set up in 1953 for the preservation and promotion of the vast intangible heritage of India’s diverse culture expressed in forms of music, dance and drama. 
• The management of the Akademi vests in its General Council. 
• The Chairman of the Akademi is appointed by the President of India for a term of five years. 
• Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.

Why in News?

• To rejuvenate the Temple Traditions in the country Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the series of Kala Pravah, is organizing the festival under the title ‘Shakti a festival of music and dance’ during the holy Navaratri.

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